What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Accountant position at Battery Park Authority?
The Revenue Accountant is responsible for carrying out a range of functions in the areas of revenue receivables in a proficient and efficient manner.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in tracking and reconciling tenant/lease revenue accounts.
- Assist in ongoing update of revenue tracking sheets.
- Assist in reporting and tracking of revenue and related bank accounts
- Assist with all aspects of revenue cycle including lease invoicing.
- Assist in funding and reconciling operating accounts.
- Assist in managing the receivable cash management process and related payment mechanisms.
- Prepare bank and investment approvals.
- Interact with the managing agent to monitor reporting of financial documents as per least requirements.
- Prepare special report and complete special projects.
- Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures and ensure compliance with leases, Federal, State and local requirements.
- Contribute to month-end close and year-end close activities and deliverable, including account reconciliation, analytics, and other analysis as needed.
- Assist in annual audit; provide necessary accounting information and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with reconciliations and prepare financial schedules.
- Interact with all management and accounting staff.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required by the Treasury/Revenue Accountant, Deputy Treasurer and the CFO
Education & Experience:
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting is required. A minimum of four (4) years of general accounting/accounts receivable/payable experience is required.
Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management and Assessment
- Collaboration partners
Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proficient in computer skills including working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Must be able to follow instruction and able to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff, commercial tenants and advisers
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
