Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations
Walker & Dunlop

Job Info

---

Department:
Accounting

Ready to bring your whole self to work every day? At Walker & Dunlop, we didn't get to where we are by hiring ordinary individuals. We got here by hiring the exceptional! WD is looking for individuals who are caring, collaborative, driven, insightful, and tenacious to join our team!

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Operations team in various aspects. The Company is growing at a rapid pace, and the strategic initiatives accounting team is continuing to evolve to meet the needs of the Company. This Staff Accountant will assist day-to-day operations. This may include assisting with cash accounting, supporting the Company's commissions process, and the preparation and recording of accounting journal entries.

What you will be doing:

• Perform all accounting activities related to the strategic initiatives businesses, including revenue recognition, payroll-related entries, and commissions, and other monthly close entries
  
• Reconcile and review assigned balance sheet accounts related to the strategic initiatives businesses, including accruals, prepaids, compensation-related accounts, and research and record any required adjustments as necessary
  
• Assist with calculating commissions and tracking other compensation-related activities
  
• Assist with the recording and tracking of appraisal income and the associated accounts receivable balances
  
• Assist with implementation of new systems and processes, as needed
  
• Assist the AVP and Senior Accountants in identifying and implementing process improvements
  
• Perform monthly close activities, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations, analytical analysis, and variance review
  
• Work with other departments to ensure accounting processes and journal entries are performed correctly
  
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
  
• Other skills related to building a career in accounting!
  

The education and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or finance
  
• 1 plus years of public accounting experience at a national or large regional accounting firm or 2 plus years of industry accounting experience
  
• Licensed CPA or individual working towards CPA licensing a plus
  

What skills you should have:

• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
  
• Must have strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
• Requires strong communication skills, written and oral, through various levels of the organization
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills
  
• Detail-oriented, works effectively and efficiently
  
• Highly skilled in various aspects of Excel
  
• Proficient with other Microsoft Office products
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP or other general ledger systems a plus
  
• Takes initiative, maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving, committed to ensuring accounting best practices are in place, and regularly goes above and beyond role
  
• Ability to meet key deadlines and multitask
  
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
  
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
  

Still reading? Then we think you should apply!

EEO Statement
Walker & Dunlop is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

SPAM
Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non walkerdunlop.com email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process.

This job has expired.