What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Newark Housing Authority?
The Accounting Specialist position supports accounting operations by matching and processing invoices, conducting check-runs, maintaining files, and providing support to the Accounting Manager and Senior Property Accountant’s by performing bookkeeping tasks and assisting with monthly close responsibilities.
What you will be doing:
- Route invoices for approval in Yardi
- Price check invoices to make sure we are being charged as per purchase orders/vendor quotes.
- Process weekly check runs.
- Process subcontractor progress billings and maintain subcontractor files.
- Maintain vendor records including W-9’s.
- Reconcile AP statements.
- Record Journal Entries
- Proactively following up with questions regarding property profitability and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with property, regional and corporate team members in preparation and analysis of property budgets and reforecasts.
- Ensuring all real estate tax, debt, capital funding, and financial statement deadlines are met.
Skills & Attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Shares expertise with others and is a team player.
- Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer, vendor, and employee requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Operates with integrity and has respect for others.
- Completes tasks correctly and on time.
- Able to multi-task.
- Self-motivated.
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. AS in Accounting or Administration preferred.
- 2 years of property management accounting experience
- Experience with property management software; experience with Yardi Voyager preferred
- Ability to work fast in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP & accrual accounting
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
