Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Senior Accountant assigned to the portfolio real estate assets.
• Prepares monthly workpapers for balance sheet accounts and budget comparison income statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Calculates monthly management fees.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Prepares financial statements for annual filings with various municipalities.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Complete special projects as needed; including projects where collaboration with other departments is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial and real estate accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred. One-three years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Classification: Exempt Reports to: Assistant Controller and/or VP of Accounting Supervisory responsibilities: None Work environment: Office Environment Hours: 9AM to 6PM, Early Out Fridays (3PM), Summer Fridays (1PM) Location: Bronx, NY 10461 Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:

• Bank reconciliation: 1 year (Required)
• Accounting software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Intermediate Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Commercial Real Estate: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Bronx, NY 10461 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY 10461: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

It is the policy of Simone Development (SIMDEV) to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, marital status, familial status, citizenship status, disability or genetic information or handicap or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

**Recruiters need not reach out. The organization is sourcing candidates directly at this time.**