Accountant II

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.

The Accountant II applies principles of accounting and knowledge of accounting software and systems to prepare, maintain, and report financial information for the office of the Chairman.

Summary of Competitive Benefits & Perks:

• Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Bonus/Target Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center
• On-premise full-service dining center discounts
• Discounts via the company’s EAP
• Monthly Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral bonus
• Pre-tax transportation options
• Plus more!

Job Duties

• Review all disbursement requests for compliance with company policies regarding expenditures and proper authorization;
• Review invoices and check requests for correct account codes, object codes, discounts, payment terms and balances due;
• Maintain accounts payable records and special project budgets, and provide research as needed from same;
• Prepare and process deposits, journal entries, bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and capital expenditures payments;
• Understand the fundamental functions of accounting software (specifically Peachtree) that are necessary for data entry, check processing, maintaining general ledger, generating budget reports and reconciling accounts payable and banking accounts within Income Tax Basis accounting;
• Process monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports detailing year-to-date balances for departmental budgets and personnel reports;
• Preparation of year-end filings, work with external financial statement auditors and income tax advisors;
• Process bi-weekly payrolls, including payroll input, review, and approval through ADP system; and
• Other duties as assigned. 

Basic Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office and Excel in particular
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work in a small self-contained office environment

Education & Experience Requirements

• BA in Accounting or related field preferred
• 3-5 years experience as an accountant

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more. 

B. F. Saul Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and we foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled