Staff Accountant

Choice NY Property Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice NY Property Management LLC in New York is seeking an entry-level accounting assistant to support month-end close, bank and vendor reconciliations, and financial reporting for a mixed portfolio of residential and commercial properties. You will work with property managers and supervisors to ensure accuracy, prepare schedules, and assist auditors.

Associates in Accounting/Finance with exposure to real estate and Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail.
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bank, escrow, and mortgage reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and cash management activities.
• Prepare month-end financial reports and schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Accounting fundamentals

Education

Associates degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Advanced Excel

Job description

Choice New York Companies is one of the fastest growing property management organizations in the New York metropolitan area due to our commitment to superior customer service to both owners and residents. Choice New York Management specializes in residential multi-family, condo-coop, mixed-use and commercial building management in NYC. Choice New York Staffing provides staff to the buildings we manage including concierge, doorman, superintendent, porter and janitorial services. Choice New York Listings provides brokerage sales and leasing to the owners we represent.

Job Overview and Description

Looking for enthusiastic strong self-starter who will assist in overseeing a portfolio of properties consisting of mixed use residential, COOP and Condo assets.The individual will be responsible for assisting in various accounting functions to ensure the accuracy and generating of monthly financial reports by analyzing the general ledger, providing feedback through research, and address reconciling items to supervisors, property managers and clients.

Core Functions :

• Complete Bank, Escrow, Mortgage Reconciliations
• Assist with Accounts Payable Cash management and vendor payments
• Support in preparation of excel based work papers such prepaid property tax, insurance, accruals and supporting calculations
• Compile and generate month-end financial reports. (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash flow Statement, etc. in Accrual and Cash basis)
• Maintain organized accounting records and documents
• A ssist with year-end Auditors and Tax Accountant request and providing supporting documentation
• Aid in preparation of RPIEs, TC 201/3s,tax petitions, and other compliance regulated filings
• Perform and complete special adhoc and administrative dues and projects

Requirements

• 0-2 years Accounting Experience (preferably in Real estate/Property management)
• Understand basic fundamental of accounting
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and communication (Oral and Written) skills
• Ability to work independently and team environment

Preference

• Associates degree or higher in Accounting/ Finance or alike.
• Real Estate Industry Experience (Exposure to Residential, COOP, Condo and or Commercial full cycle Accounting)
• Yardi Voyager, Advanced Excel

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the department heads to understand and ensure accuracy of all financial reporting activity
• Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statements
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance