Shantasia Rosado
Baltimore
Summary
Senior level Accounting/Finance professional with 7+ years of progressive experience across corporate accounting, FP&A support, real estate portfolios, and audit. Known for analytical strength, accurate reporting, and improving processes. CPA Candidate with strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and multi-entity accounting. Experienced in collaborating cross‑functionally with asset management, operations, and corporate leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
MCB Real Estate
Baltimore
11.2022 - Current
- Lead month-end close for 8–10 multi-tenant commercial properties, preparing journal entries, accruals, deferred rent, capex schedules, and reconciliations.
- Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts; partner with asset managers and property managers to explain variances and refine assumptions.
- Perform monthly income and expense variance analysis, drafting executive-level explanations for partner review.
- Integrate newly acquired properties into the accounting and reporting framework, improving data accuracy and reporting timelines.
- Improved close workflow and schedule presentation to increase clarity and efficiency across a growing REIT portfolio.
- Review rent rolls, accounts receivable reports, and complete related reconciliations to support cash flow and NOI accuracy.
Corporate Accountant
Fundrise
Remote
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed high-volume cash activity across 10+ bank accounts, including operating, investment/iPO, and employee FSA accounts.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly schedules for accruals, amortization, fixed asset additions, and depreciation.
- Analyzed expense and asset accounts monthly to identify trends and investigate unusual fluctuations.
- Performed intercompany journal entries and reconciliations between REITs, funds, and corporate entities.
- Collaborated with Real Estate, HR, and Marketing teams on cross-functional reporting and ad‑hoc initiatives.
- Supported monthly close with bank reconciliations, expense reporting, and transaction analysis.
Auditor
PwC
Baltimore
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Served on audit engagements for a major public utilities corporation ($36B revenue) and a venture capital client with 100+ investment funds.
- Performed substantive testing, walkthroughs, and controls testing across revenue, receivables, accruals, and investment valuation.
- Drafted valuation memos, procedural walkthroughs, and internal control recommendations to improve client financial reporting.
- Ensured GAAP compliance and identified opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
Auditor
Office of Legislative Audits
Baltimore
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted fiscal compliance audits of Maryland state agencies.
- Assessed internal controls and financial processes; reviewed legal and financial documents for improper or fraudulent activity.
- Documented findings and drafted audit reports with recommendations.
Audit Intern
PwC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed risk assessments, ratio analysis, and financial trend analysis.
- Organized audit workpapers and performed detailed transaction testing and walkthroughs with client management.
Junior Accountant
Humphrey Management
Columbia
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Reconciled operating, tax, reserve, and escrow accounts.
- Processed mortgage payments, cash receipts, and government subsidies.
- Managed batch check runs and monthly funding processes.
AP Clerk / General Cashier
DoubleTree (TPG Hotels & Resorts)
Linthicum
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Coordinated daily deposits up to $100K and performed bank audits for cash banks.
- Processed invoices for 100+ vendors, resolved discrepancies, and monitored AP aging.
- Produced daily sales reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Accruals & Journal Entries
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- REIT Accounting
- Fixed Assets
- Audit & Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)
- SAGE / MRI
- GAAP Compliance
Timeline
Senior Accountant
MCB Real Estate
11.2022 - Current
Corporate Accountant
Fundrise
05.2021 - 11.2022
Auditor
PwC
09.2020 - 05.2021
Auditor
Office of Legislative Audits
08.2019 - 09.2020
Audit Intern
PwC
06.2019 - 08.2019
Junior Accountant
Humphrey Management
02.2018 - 06.2019
AP Clerk / General Cashier
DoubleTree (TPG Hotels & Resorts)
06.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Morgan State University