Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable, Lease Accounting & Assets

Overview

Department:
Accounting. We are Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Our Accounting department keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions.

The department includes groups such as Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

• Prepare and record journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage accounts payable and prepaid asset transactions, ensuring proper coding, support, and expense recognition.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid and lease assets, ensuring accurate amortization and timely recognition of related expenses.
• Maintain the lease accounting subledger, prepare and post monthly entries for ROU assets and lease liabilities, and ensure ASC 842 compliance.
• Record additions, disposals, and depreciation of fixed assets while maintaining accurate subledger and reconciliation schedules.
• Support capital project tracking and timely capitalization of completed assets.
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Analyze general ledger balances and variances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and provide support for both internal and external audits.
• Assist with system enhancements, integrations, and user acceptance testing for accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes across AP, lease, fixed asset, and prepaid functions.
• Support internal control execution and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with other accounting teams and departments to address data requests and ensure consistent accounting practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable, prepaid assets, lease accounting, and/or fixed assets.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA (or CPA eligibility) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Net Suite or a similar ERP system preferred; familiarity with Coupa and lease management software a plus.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable team player committed to continuous improvement.
• 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.

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.