Corporate Accountant Job at TalentAlly in Arlington

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Join our real estate client in Arlington! The Corporate Accountant plays a pivotal role in financial operations by performing general accounting tasks, supporting treasury activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across corporate and development functions. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, this position also provides day-to-day oversight and support to the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in the payables function.

Additionally, the Corporate Accountant is expected to take a more active role in treasury services and assist with development and pre-development accounting activities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare and post journal entries for recurring expenses & revenue items, accruals, intercompany transactions, and treasury-related entries.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy for the company and affiliated entities through timely reconciliations and account analysis.
• Track and reconcile donations, grants, and contributions in collaboration with Development and Fundraising teams.
• Assist with external audit preparation and documentation.
  
  

Support In Accounts Payable

• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to policy prior to final processing.
• Assist in training, process improvement, and implementation of accounts payable procedures and automation.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly check runs, positive pay, and vendor communications.
  
  

Treasury Services & Cash Management

– Lead daily cash monitoring and tracking inflows/outflows across bank accounts.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of wire transfers, ACH payments, and capital calls.
  
  

Development & Pre-Development Support

– Partner with the Development & Pre-Development team to assist in cost tracking, invoice review, and budget monitoring for pre-development and active development projects.

• Prepare and post journal entries for development-related expenses and funding transactions.
  
  

– Contribute to the accuracy and completeness of project financials during early-phase development cycles.

Other Duties

• Maintain adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and document retention practices.
• Participate in tax-related processes, including estimated payments, 1099 and 1096 preparation.
• Support special projects and cross-functional financial initiatives as assigned by the Senior Corporate Accountant or Controller.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP; knowledge of fund or project accounting a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with MIP, Yardi, or similar systems is desirable.
  
  

– Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, especially in support roles.
• Familiarity with treasury functions and project-based financial tracking.
• Problem-solver with initiative, analytical thinking, and a collaborative work style.PDN-9f82e7d5-462c-4b90-8904-b417f6ecaf27

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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