Kelly Gaither
Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant skilled in financial record management and monthly statement preparation. Specializes in budget forecasting and compliance management, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders. Utilizes advanced accounting software to improve operational efficiency and effectively informs the Investment team of upcoming fund calls and distributions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation
Towson, Maryland
05.2013 - 08.2026
- Managed financial records and supported compliance with regulations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for internal review and analysis.
- Coordinated audit activities, facilitating communication and collaboration with external auditors during assessments.
- Built budgets and forecasts to support financial planning.
- Developed budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning efforts.
- Analyzed account discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Gathered and recorded banking transactions in Excel, reconciling balances to ensure accurate financial data.
- Reviewed incoming calls from various funds, ensuring timely distribution of information to the Investment team. and distributions received from various funds and distribute to the Investment team in a timely manner.
- Recorded all incoming calls and distributions in Yardi to maintain accurate financial tracking. and distributions in Yardi
Property Accountant
Bozzuto Management Company
Greenbelt, Maryland
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed financial statements for portfolio of residential properties, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis for stakeholders.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and general ledgers to maintain financial integrity and accuracy.
- Processed month-end closing activities including accruals, allocations, reclassifications.
- Managed property tax payments, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely submissions to avoid penalties.
- Approved payroll and acc
Staff Accountant
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Columbia, Maryland
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Performed general accounting activities for Summerlin Master Planned Community in Las Vegas, Nevada, including preparing year-end budgets and balance sheets, posting transactions, analyzing monthly income statements, and reconciling bank statements and cost accounting per federal and state regulations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Maintained general ledger entries and reconciled accounts regularly.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenses against projections.
Staff Accountant
General Growth Properties, Inc.
Columbia, Maryland
09.2007 - 11.2010
- Managed general accounting activities for Summerlin Master Planned Community in Las Vegas, Nevada, preparing year-end budgets, balance sheets, posting transactions, analyzing monthly income statements, conducting monthly bank reconciliation, and performing cost accounting in compliance with federal and state regulations, including analysis of budgets, income statements, and balance sheets for two PGA Golf Courses.
- Supported operations of General Growth Properties by managing finances for shopping malls across 44 states and Master Planned Communities in Nevada, Texas, and Maryland.
- Managed general ledger entries and reconciliations for corporate accounts.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for executive review.
- Coordinated audits with external auditors and ensured compliance.
Contract Administrator
General Growth Properties, Inc.
Houston, TX
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Established contracts and commitments for Bridgeland Master Planned Community in Houston, Texas. Assisted in bidding process to determine most qualified contractor, set up as vendor, and verified insurance. Prepared bond packages for reimbursements.
- General Growth Properties own, develops, operates, and/or manages shopping malls in 44 states, as well as Master Planned Communities in three states, including Summerlin in Nevada, The Woodlands and Bridgeland in Texas, and various properties in Columbia, Maryland.
- Managed contract negotiation for commercial real estate projects.
- Reviewed and approved vendor contracts for compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated contract renewals to ensure timely processing and execution.
Senior Tax Administrator
General Growth Properties, Inc.
Columbia, MD
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with Director of Taxation on REIT compliance issues, establishing quarterly binders for REIT compliance and tax provisions, and annual binders for REIT projections. Maintained and updated tax library, monthly legal status reports, and ownership/entity changes. Developed database for FIN 48 issues, ensuring compliance with government tax codes.
- Oversaw management of shopping malls in 44 states and master planned communities in three states, including Summerlin, The Woodlands, and Bridgeland, ensuring operational and financial effectiveness.
- Prepared tax returns for properties under management with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with finance team to ensure compliance with tax regulations and policies.
- Reviewed financial documents to identify potential tax liabilities and deductions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Columbia, MarylandSkills
- Financial statements
- GAAP accounting
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- General ledger accounting
- Regulatory compliance
- Quickbooks
- Yardi
- eFront
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Asset Management
Timeline
Accountant
Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation
05.2013 - 08.2026
Property Accountant
Bozzuto Management Company
11.2012 - 04.2013
Staff Accountant
The Howard Hughes Corporation
11.2010 - 02.2012
Staff Accountant
General Growth Properties, Inc.
09.2007 - 11.2010
Contract Administrator
General Growth Properties, Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2007
Senior Tax Administrator
General Growth Properties, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix