Staff Accountant 2

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC•White Plains, NY

14d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that supports social and economic independence. The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting tasks involving selected accounts receivable, selected accounts payable, petty cash, and selected bank account reconciliations. The role interfaces with auditors, vendors, property management, and staff at all levels of the agency. The position is based in White Plains, New York, and follows a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. It is exempt and not eligible for overtime. The posting lists an annual salary of $75,000–$80,000, while the job details also give a range of $70,000–$80,000. CHI describes its mission as helping families and individuals access quality housing, a home of their own, and work that supports them. The organization offers paid time off, personal and sick days, insurance and spending-account options, commuter benefits, employee perks, a retirement plan, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, monthly training, and career development plans.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Two to four years of general accounting experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Basic competency in MS Office and accounting software.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, remain organized, take responsibility, work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain attention to detail.
Even-tempered demeanor, good negotiation skills, and ability to meet unexpected deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

Follow accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures, including new accounting procedures.
Verify invoice payment approvals, code accounts payable invoices, and enter them into the accounts payable sub-ledger.
Post rental deposits accurately into the accounting software from the Yardi property management software.
Coordinate with Property Management to ensure accurate tenant rent cash collections and deposits.
Enter accounts receivable into the sub-ledger and record subsequent payments to clear receivables.
Prepare and reconcile monthly agency landlord payments.
Process monthly Suffolk County and NYC DHS county billing.
Process monthly Suffolk and Nassau County RSP landlord payments, reconciliations, and billing.
Prepare and reconcile Westchester RSP landlord payments.
Review the monthly EHAP program rent roll and assist with monthly EHAP billing.
Process and pay monthly EHAP Con Edison invoices.
Reconcile and pay the agency’s credit card account.
Process and pay monthly utility invoices.
Prepare checks for CFO review and signature.
Analyze vendor expenditures and inform management of trends and concerns.
Assist upper management with audits, miscellaneous projects, and department goals.