Staff Accountant

Role summary

District Wharf Properties, LLC is hiring a Staff Accountant to support its accounting function for The District Wharf, a 3.2 million square foot mixed-use development on the Potomac River that includes retail, residential, office, hotel, maritime, and entertainment components.

What you'll do

• Handle month-end closing activities for several entities within the Wharf portfolio.
• Post recurring monthly journal entries and prepare or reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with property managers to make sure accounting records for Wharf properties remain accurate.
• Process check deposits across multiple bank accounts.
• Complete bank reconciliations for numerous accounts.
• Prepare intercompany billing for several Wharf entities.
• Upload and categorize accounts payable for multiple entities and assist with check runs and payments.
• Create quarterly workpaper support for the consolidated Wharf entity.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Take on additional projects and duties as needed.

Skills and experience needed

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience is preferred, especially with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger work.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is required.
• Background in real estate accounting, MRI, or AvidXchange is an advantage.
• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are important.
• You should be highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• The role calls for someone who can perform well in a fast-moving environment.
• Candidates must live in the Washington, DC area and be available to work onsite at The Wharf 4 to 5 days per week.

Physical requirements

This job is largely sedentary, with approximately 80% sitting, 10% standing, and 10% walking. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $75,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; a health savings account; life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment coverage; short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; an employee assistance program; and vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.

Application instructions

Interested candidates should send a resume and any supporting details about their candidacy by email, using the subject line “Staff Accountant.”