Staff Accountant at Sage Ventures in Pikesville, MD

About Us

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.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support corporate and project‑level accounting activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting, cash flow tracking, lender draw coordination, and budget support for development and construction teams. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to grow within a vertically integrated real estate organization.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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., QuickBooks, 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.

Key Attributes

• 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.

Benefits

• 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