Senior Accountant Job at RLJ Lodging Trust (Bethesda, Maryland)

Senior Accountant

RLJ Lodging Trust

Location:
United States , Bethesda, Maryland

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Accountant performs advanced accounting and financial analysis for a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Primary responsibilities include accounting for various corporate-level assets and liabilities, fixed assets and real estate taxes, including coordination with third-party real estate tax consultants; maintaining financials for a portfolio of REIT entities; preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and footnotes; and coordinating with the third-party SOX and internal audit provider. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in technical accounting and rigorous control environments.

Job Responsibility:

Assists the Sr. Accounting Manager in overall financial management, analysis, and reporting for a publicly traded REIT
Maintains general ledger and journals and monitors asset, liability, income and expense accounts for discrepancies for real estate taxes and fixed assets for a portfolio of REIT entities
Prepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Assists in the preparation and review of the Company’s quarterly 10-Q financial reporting and review process and annual 10-K reporting and audit process
Performs quality control of financial and performance measurement reports
Adheres to GAAP and the Company’s accounting practices to ensure that accounting policies, effective controls and efficient procedures are implemented and enforced to safeguard company assets and comply with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”)
Works closely with third-party real estate tax consultants in administering the Company’s real estate tax appeals program
Works closely with a third-party provider in administering the Company’s SOX and internal audit program
Communicates complex financial data to non-financial management and associates
Produces ad hoc reports as required for internal use and external parties, including auditors, consultants, government agencies, etc
Identifies and recommends process improvement initiatives designed to enhance the level of service provided by the accounting team, strengthen internal controls, make accounting processes more efficient, or enhance business reporting
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
CPA certification preferred or eligible to sit for CPA exam
Three to five (3-5) years’ progressive finance and accounting experience required
Prior experience working in public accounting (ideally for a “Big 4” firm) strongly preferred
2+ years of experience in public accounting preferred
Knowledge of accounting best practices, principles, practices and methodologies including a thorough knowledge of GAAP
Demonstrated aptitude to prepare and analyze complex financial reports
Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, with a proven record of completing projects on time
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to have:

2-3 years of experience working in the hotel or commercial real estate industry is a plus
Experience with real estate taxes is a plus
Experience with SOX and internal audit is a plus
Experience with financial and accounting reporting systems, YARDI is a plus

What we offer:

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Transportation Benefits
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Discounted Health Club Membership
Franchisor Hotel Discounts
Target bonus up to 10%

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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