Corporate Accountant

Talentify; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab, Inc. in Yonkers, NY, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join the Finance department and support preparation of GAAP financial statements for partnerships within the real estate portfolio.

The role includes assisting with annual operating budgets, budget variance analysis, and preparation of monthly journal entries, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly general ledger closings and adjust journal entries.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial packages for partnerships.
• Enter payroll journal entries and manage health insurance allocations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Support budgeting process and variance analysis.
• Assist Director of Accounting with ad hoc corporate work papers.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

JOB TITLE: Corporate Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting

LOCATION: Yonkers, NY

SALARY: $65,000- $75,000

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our dynamic finance department here at Westhab, Inc. and support our team in delivering on our mission of Building Communities. Changing Lives. The Corporate Accountant will support the Senior Accountant in the preparation of GAAP basis financial statements for partnerships within the real estate portfolio. The Corporate Accountant will also provide support in the preparation of annual operating budgets and budget variance analysis. The Corporate Accountant will also provide support as needed to the Director of Accounting with corporate accounting and other analysis and work papers and bring a high energy, motivated work ethic to an established team of finance professionals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process monthly general ledger closing, prepare adjusting journal entries, and update all monthly work papers, including payroll and fringes, fixed asset and depreciation, insurance expense, and other accrued expenses
• Support Senior Accountants with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages
• Enter and generate monthly payroll journal entry. Maintain health insurance allocation database and generate monthly invoices for AP entry
• Reconcile intercompany accounts for all partnerships
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare annual operating budgets
• Support Director of Accounting with corporate work papers and other ad hoc projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college
• Entry level to 2 years of related experience with property management and/or non-profit accounting
• Demonstrative knowledge of accounting theory and principles
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
• Capability to work in a faced paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.