Senior Real Estate Accountant (Hybrid)

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$83,554 - $83,554•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Real Estate Accountant is responsible for property accounting and reporting compliance for VOA-Greater New York’s related entities. The role supports the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, general ledger accounting, and monthly operating statements. The accountant prepares monthly journal entries for expense recording and allocation, analyzes trial balance accounts, and performs written variance analysis for each legal entity. The position works under the supervision of the Budget and Reporting Supervisor and liaises with Finance and Business Office staff to complete month-end close and monthly reporting. It coordinates and reviews Yardi rent rolls and rental receivables, monitors tenant security deposits, Section 8 payments, and replacement reserve accounts, and supports monthly and year-end closing, audits, regulatory compliance reporting, lease accounting, and annual budgeting. The role is hybrid and located in New York, NY 10020.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and three years of nonprofit experience, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Financial accounting experience, including knowledge of financial reporting under GAAP and FASB standards.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Working knowledge of Yardi, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience writing internal policies and procedures.
Experience with Yardi functionality and usage sufficient to train program-side staff and review Yardi reconciliations for accuracy.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze general ledger accounts to maintain the integrity of financial data.
Liaise with Finance and Business Office staff to complete month-end close, monthly reporting, and financial review.
Coordinate and review Yardi rent rolls and monthly rental receivables for completeness and accuracy, including tenant setup, income and cash receipt recording, and allowances.
Prepare journal entries, rental analysis, and monthly financial statements.
Ensure timely month-end close and distribution of monthly statements of revenue and expenses for related entities.
Collaborate with business office staff to ensure timely and accurate closeout reports are submitted to funding institutions.
Monitor and maintain records of tenant security deposits and Section 8 payments, and manage replacement reserve accounts.
Assist the Accounting Supervisor with monthly and year-end close, including recording accrued expenses and preparing journal entries and quarterly and annual financial statements.
Respond to audit schedules and information requests from funding agencies and support the annual audit.
Prepare compliance reports for regulatory agencies, including NYSFA and NYCDHPD.
Review leases, maintain lease schedules, and prepare year-end lease obligations.
Assist the Budget and Reporting Supervisor with developing and preparing the annual calendar and fiscal-year budgets for related entities.
Train program-side staff on Yardi functionality and review Yardi reconciliations for accuracy.