Staff Accountant

Overview

Sage Ventures is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction company headquartered in Maryland. We develop, build, own, and manage high-quality residential communities, including for-sale townhomes, condominiums, and multi-family rental properties. As we continue expanding into large-scale mixed-use and luxury multi-family projects, we are growing our finance team to support this next phase of strategic development.

Project & Corporate Accounting

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management
• Maintain detailed project-level accounting records across multiple developments
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules for review by the VP of Finance
• Reconcile bank accounts, project cost reports, and vendor statements
• Compile data for cash flow projections and capital tracking

Real Estate Development Support

• Support the preparation and submission of lender draw packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Track construction costs, contract commitments, change orders, and budget variances
• Collaborate with construction and development teams to align project accounting with operational progress

Process & Compliance

• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements
• Assist with year-end 1099 preparation and collaborate on tax return preparation
• Help streamline accounting procedures and enhance financial reporting systems

Required

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, or property management
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Yardi, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience using Buildertrend
• Experience preparing lender draws or supporting development project accounting
• Exposure to project budgeting, job cost accounting, or real estate financial reporting

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
• Proactive, dependable, and eager to take on increasing responsibility
• Comfortable working across departments including development, construction, and finance

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee discounts on housing and company services
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization