Accountant III

Founded in 1892, B. F. Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States. Our growth has been the results of a commitment to exacting standards and the belief that knowledge of the marketplace, when paired with the ability to commit to substantial resources, will bring exceptional rewards. B. F. Saul Company has a variety of skilled professionals within the following operating divisions, Property Management, Leasing, Hospitality Group, Residential, Insurance, Construction & Development. The B. F. Saul Company concentrates on ownership, development, and construction of commercial real estate.

• Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
• Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
• Results: The product of consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional value for the team and the organization.

The Accountant III will be responsible for all aspects of property accounting for a portfolio of properties, preparing or reviewing office lease abstracts, preparing or reviewing deliverables for the month-end close and additional technical accounting tasks as necessary.  This role includes responsibilities for all of the organization’s Office and Industrial properties and all Residential properties, regardless of the ownership entity.  This role will also support the financial reporting processes.

• This role includes responsibilities for all of the organization’s Office and Industrial properties and all Residential properties, regardless of the ownership entity. 
• Support the financial reporting process through preparation or review of schedules and reconciliations used in the preparation of various financial statements and regulatory filings.  This may include compilation and review of support used to tie out the values presented in these filings.
• Review deliverables submitted by Accountant II and Accountant I personnel.
• Complete the monthly close, prepare property operating statements, book monthly accruals, and provide explanations for budget to actual variances.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research inquiries from senior management during the monthly and quarterly closes.
• Prepare tax and operating expense recovery billings.
• Abstract lease documents into the accounting ledger or review the abstracts of others.
• Review and post monthly fixed charges..
• Collaborate with Collections and Property Management departments to provide information and resolve tenant inquiries as needed.
• Assist with training of other accountants.
• Assist with special projects or assignments, as necessary.

• Strong analytical skills. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable. 
• High level of interpersonal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.  Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. 
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing. 
• Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members. 
• Strong attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, abstracting lease data. 
• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage multiple competing tasks, demands, and deadlines.

• Four-year Degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
• CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years training as an Accountant, experience in real estate environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Yardi Software.
• Intermediate Excel spreadsheet skills. 

• Attention to Detail: Focus on all aspects of a project or task without neglecting any relevant data or information.
• Communication: Interact with employees at many levels of the organization and must have the ability to express ideas and information orally and in writing keeping in mind the intended audience.
• Customer service focus: Respond to customer service requests in a timely, professional, and enthusiastic manner; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Accounting control: Analyze statistical and accounting information and employ cost containment strategies that support business objectives of the organization.
• Analysis skills: Gather, understand, and process information that is critical to the organization’s operations.
• Multi-task: Organize job-related activities to meet established deadlines.
• Works independently and collaboratively: Perform in a self-sufficient manner that requires minimal supervision. Work well with colleagues, sharing information and best practices.
• Problem solving and decision making: Understand a given situation or problem and combine experience and the information available to identify the key issues.  Identify problems of varying complexities and find effective solutions.

This position is based in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.