Portfolio Accountant

Mutual Housing Association of South Central Connecticut Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual Housing Association of South Central Connecticut Inc in New Haven, CT, is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to work closely with the CFO, Assistant Controller and Property Management. You will report to the Assistant Controller and support financial accounting for the properties in the portfolio, assist in audit preparation and special projects, and ensure clear communication and attention to detail.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across departments, with duties

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred with 2-3 years related experience, preferably in a Real Estate or non-profit environment
• Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Knowledge of Real Page accounting systems or other Property Management software
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Excel and Word
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and process all properties accounts payables
• Verify all purchase orders, match them to invoices and scan them into accounting system
• Ensure compliance with NWNH's accounts payable internal control procedures
• Reconcile bank statements for the operating, security deposit and reserve accounts for the portfolio
• Reconcile all prepaid expenses on a monthly basis – insurance, real estate taxes, etc.
• Manage vendor relationships, analyze and resolve billing issues
• Maintain all vendor files as needed
• Process 1099/1096 forms for all properties annually
• Upload and manage property budgets in accounting system
• Process and manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and subsidiary ledgers across properties
• Reconcile due to/from accounts across properties on a monthly basis
• Process security deposit refunds for portfolio
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process
• Assist CFO and Assistant Controller with Audit Preparation
• Assist Assistant Controller in compiling reserve request/approvals to funders/lenders

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Real Page

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Main Office - NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Accounting
• STATUS: Full Time (40 hours/week) Non-Exempt

Summary

The Portfolio Accountant will work closely with the CFO, Assistant Controller and Property Management. He/she will report to the Assistant Controller. The critical work objectives are to assist with the financial accounting for the properties that make up the portfolio. The Portfolio Accountant will also assist in audit preparation and special projects as needed. He/She will be responsible for providing excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Success requires effective cross-functional management with members of other departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Manage and process all properties accounts payables
• Verify all purchase orders, match them to invoices and scan them into accounting system
• Ensure compliance with NWNH's accounts payable internal control procedures
• Reconcile bank statements for the operating, security deposit and reserve accounts for the portfolio
• Reconcile all prepaid expenses on a monthly basis – insurance, real estate taxes, etc.
• Manage vendor relationships, analyze and resolve billing issues
• Maintain all vendor files as needed
• Process 1099/1096 forms for all properties annually
• Upload and manage property budgets in accounting system.
• Process and manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and subsidiary ledgers accross properties
• Reconcile due to/from accounts across properties on a monthly basis
• Process security deposit refunds for portfolio
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process
• Assist CFO and Assistant Controller with Audit Preparation
• Assist Assistant Controller in compiling reserve request/approvals to funders/lenders

Assist CFO with special projects as needed.

QualificationsQualifications/Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred with 2-3 years related experience, preferably in a Real Estate or non-profit environment
• Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of Real Page accounting systems or other Property Management software
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as: Excel, Word
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

NWNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer