Corporate Accountant

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners-we are place makers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post's Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our corporate headquarters in Bethesda, MD. was designed to embrace new, modern ways of working in an office - with a variety of indoor and outdoor workspaces made for both privacy or collaboration and easy access to public transportation and all that Bethesda's vibrant downtown has to offer.

You're a detail-orientated and organized professional who takes pride in your work and focuses on providing a complete and accurate product. You are a problem solver always on the lookout for process improvements. You are a self-starter with a disciplined approach and strong follow-through. You are comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are a team player that enjoys collaborating and working with others to complete common goals. Utilizing your excellent communication skills, you will have the opportunity to build relationships both within and outside the accounting department.

Responsible for the billing and reconciliation of some of the management company's largest revenue streams. This will include following GAAP revenue recognition policies, performing the calculation of fees, and writing variance analysis that is presented to the executive team quarterly.
• Record and analyze changes in payroll-related expenses, the largest expense driver within the company, for 150+ entities with differing ownership structures.
• Prepare account reconciliations for a variety of accounting areas ranging from routine ones that are applicable across most companies (e.g. fixed assets, debt, prepaids) and complex ones that will sharpen your technical prowess (e.g. intangibles, derivatives & hedges, intercompany transactions).
• Collaborate with internal departments by gathering relevant business and financial operations information to achieve Corporate accounting goals.
• Embrace the professional opportunities of working at a public company. This includes preparing financial disclosures timely to meet SEC filing deadlines and adhering to SOX-compliant processes.
• Lead special projects or complete other tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of related accounting experience
• CPA or active candidate is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer skills
• Public accounting or real estate/REIT experience are pluses

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Additionally, this position offers a generous annual target bonus. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors. JBG SMITH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, candidate's work location, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

JBG SMITH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.