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Accounting Assistant

The Wharf
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY:

District Wharf Properties, LLC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join its accounting team. The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team and DC office for The District Wharf (“The Wharf”) a 3.2M SF mixed-use project on the Potomac River with retail, multifamily, office, hotel, maritime and entertainment uses.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support month-end close for entities across The Wharf portfolio.
  • Perform bank reconciliations across numerous bank accounts.
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Duties may include uploading and coding payables and preparing monthly invoices.
  • Deposit checks across numerous bank accounts.
  • Provide administrative support to the accounting team.
  • Support the operations of the DC office. Duties may include managing office supplies, greeting visitors, and performing ad hoc tasks as needed.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely and accurate distribution and processing.
  • Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • A degree or experience in a professional work environment preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage workload independently.
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be in the Washington, DC area. This position is required to be in-office at The Wharf 4-5 days per week.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physicals demands described here are representatitve of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomondations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting:        80%
  • Standing:    10%
  • Walking:     10%


COMPENSATION: $60-65k

 

BENEFITS: District Wharf Properties offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care), health savings account, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short term disability, long term disability, retirement, employee assistance program, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.

 

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and any relevant information about your candidacy to "oboissy@wharfdc.com. Please include the job title “Accounting Assistant” in the subject line of your email. 

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