Senior Accountant

Shinda Management Corporation • Queens Village, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant ensures that financial statements meet owner requirements and industry standards. Working under the direction of the Assistant Controller, this role reviews financial reports for compliance with standard accounting principles, state and federal regulations, and government policies. The position also oversees the accounting team and ensures that staff keep up with their individual responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant oversees day-to-day accounting activities, financial statement audits and property year-end audits; prepares monthly journal entries; reviews financials for budget variances and balance sheet anomalies; and supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. The role works with independent auditors, owners, asset managers, government oversight agencies, and colleagues across the company, and trains accounting staff for advancement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• BA/BS in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of business finance, financial planning, and accounting, including an excellent understanding of GAAP.
• Real estate experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting and business experience preferred.
• CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Payroll processes knowledge is a plus.
• Affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Yardi Software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting team's day-to-day activities.
• Audit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Review financials for budget variances and balance sheet anomalies.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets to assist auditors in the year-end audit process.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Oversee the Properties' year-end audits and liaise with independent auditors.
• Work interdepartmentally to achieve the company's overall goals.
• Liaise with outside owners, asset managers, and government oversight agencies.
• Assist the executive team with a variety of tasks as needed.
• Train accounting staff to prepare them for advancement to higher positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior