Accounting Associate

Kimco; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeroles is seeking an Accounting Associate to prepare schedules and workpapers, assist with the monthly and quarterly close, and support bank, mortgage, and fixed asset accounting activities. The role includes asset setup and disposals, acquisitions/disposals reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting tasks.

The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, and at least 2 years of bookkeeping and reconciliation experience, with ability to collaborate across all

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting required.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• At least 2 years of bookkeeping and reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules and workpapers for the accounting close.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close.
• Perform bank and mortgage reconciliations.
• Support fixed asset and property accounting activities, including asset setup and disposals.
• Run and distribute reports; prepare cash receipt and vendor request forms.
• Prepare lender packages and maintain accounting procedures.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ad hoc reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.******

We are currently seeking an Accounting Associate to prepare schedules and workpapers, assist with the monthly and quarterly accounting close, complete processes such as bank and mortgage reconciliations, support fixed asset and property accounting activities, including asset setup and disposals, acquisition and disposition reconciliations, roll forwards, lease-related updates, quarterly schedules, and other fixed asset reconciliations and reporting. The role will also run and distribute reports, prepare cash receipt and vendor request forms, prepare lender packages, maintain accounting procedures, and perform other ad hoc projects as assigned.

The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels across the Company and consistently meet accounting department deadlines. Success in this role includes working effectively in a team environment, adapting to ad hoc reporting needs, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in accounting
• Working knowledge of real estate and accounting systems is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• At least 2 years of strong bookkeeping and reconciliation experience

The expected salary range is anticipated to be $55,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.