Accounting Compliance & Audit Manager

Who We Are

Tracing our history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services is a family-owned property management and real estate company serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based residential property management company supporting hundreds of community associations across the DMV.We pride ourselves on strong operational execution, deep local expertise, and a collaborative team environment that helps communities thrive.

About the Role

EJF is seeking an Accounting Compliance & Audit Manager to coordinate and execute key accounting compliance and tax regulatory workflows across our community association portfolio.This role is ideal for an organized, deadline-driven accounting professional who enjoys managing recurring timelines and building clear trackers and repeatable processes.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance Coordination

• Execute federal, state, and local tax and compliance filings for an assigned group of associations
• Partner with external auditors and tax preparers to ensure timely completion when necessary 
• Maintain filing calendars, documentation standards, and deadline tracking
• Review completed returns for completeness and reasonableness prior to leadership approval
• Track and help resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and reinstatements

Audit Workflow Management 

• Coordinate annual audit timelines, deliverables, and request tracking
• Support engagement letter workflows, data gathering, and draft review processes
• Track audit adjustments (AJEs) and ensure approved entries are recorded accurately
• Maintain clear audit status visibility for accounting leadership

Portals, Registrations & Compliance Access

• Support onboarding and maintenance of required government tax and regulatory portals
• Coordinate POA/authorization workflows for leadership signature when needed
• Ensure recurring registrations are completed accurately and on schedule

Payment & Special Compliance Items 

• Coordinate tax-related payments and compliance items in partnership with AP/accounting teams
• Track real property tax monitoring and documentation for applicable associations
• Support allocation reviews, prorations, and year-end true-ups

Budget & Annual Execution Support 

• Support accounting components of the annual budget cycle
• Maintain budget templates and fee structures; flag issues for review
• Confirm approved fee updates and budgets are entered correctly into systems

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Build and maintain trackers, checklists, and QA controls that improve visibility
• Document recurring workflows to reduce last-minute escalations and rework
• Provide consistent status updates to the Controller and accounting leadership

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in accounting operations, compliance, audit coordination, or tax-support work
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfort managing multiple deadlines and external partner workflows
• Clear communicator with internal teams and third-party providers
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience in HOA, condo, co-op, or property management accounting
• Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-state compliance environments
• Experience with Vantaca or similar property/accounting platforms
• Prior mentoring or team coordination experience (people management preferred)

What We Offer

EJF provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• And much more…

EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.