What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Bookkeeper position at New Empire Corp?
Real Estate Bookkeeper
New York City New Empire Corp. hiring notice
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: competitive but Depends on Experience
Company profile summary:
New Empire is recognized as one of the most active and innovative real estate developers in New York City. New Empire offers its in-house expertise that spans different aspects of real estate equation including identifying sites, zoning, architecture and design, construction building management. In addition, New Empire owns and manages its real estate fund, and runs the USCIS designated EB-5 regional center to focus, promote growth, and offer capital investment opportunities. You can visit usnere.com to learn more information.
New Empire Corp. is currently seeking an entry-level bookkeeper with QuickBooks experience who speaks Chinese to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements maintaining records of financial transactions. Under the general direction of the Bookkeeping Supervisor, the Bookkeeper assists in the day-to-day operations of the financial management of client funds. The bookkeeper will work closely with the CFO to strategically lead the company to meet its growth goals by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to move into an experienced accounting role, working at a quickly expanding real estate company in New York City. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly and work well with our team. The ideal bookkeeper will be a skilled multi-tasker, who is reliable and committed to consistently meeting deadlines with the ability to be both personable and productive.
Bookkeeper responsibilities:
- Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
- Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
- Prepare general ledger and quarterly reports for the management summarizing transactions across multiple categories
- Prepares deposit slips and verifies direct deposits of benefits.
- Prepares computerized checks based on valid invoices.
- Inputs client financial data into the computer.
- Reviews general ledgers and prepares journal entries and submits them to the Bookkeeping Supervisor for approval.
- Responds to vendors concerning rent, utilities and other invoices.
- Prepares client monthly statements of income and disbursements.
- Prepares bank reconciliations.
- Prepares client monthly budgets.
- Handling Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
- Bank Reconciliations
- Cash Flow Management
- Resolving issues regarding billings
- Reconciling to the General Ledger
- Ability to conduct all aspects of the A/P & A/R process, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, including monthly and annual payroll returns
- Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns under supervision of a manager if required
- Any other ad-hoc duties assigned
Job Requirements to be considered the ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Real Estate/ Construction
- No degree required
- Must be proficient in QuickBooks
- Understanding of Cash Flow Management
- Attention to detail
- Must be proficient in WordPerfect, Lotus, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), familiar with ERP Accounting systems, and advanced Excel exp.
- Very presentable with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Multitask with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of flexibility
- Strong computer skills required, including file and data management using windows
- Implement and maintain well-organized files, both digital and paper
- Fluency in English and Chinese.
New Empire Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
