Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

About the Organization For over three decades, SMC has been in the forefront of proven, quality real estate property management services in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Our property management portfolio consists of rental housing for family and senior residents, developments funded by the low-income housing tax credit program, government assisted rental housing and rent stabilized properties.We care about your concerns and take excellent care of your property. As Owners, we understand that 'good management doesn't cost, it saves'. SMC is dedicated to providing quality property management services at every level of our organization. Every member of our team strives to fulfill our vision of excellent customer services to both our clients and residents. We pledge our commitment to providing quality Real Estate Property Management and Consulting Services.Our Vision: Investing in our people, our properties and our communities to build a lifestyle of prosperity.Our Mission: We're determined to maintain a thriving culture. We are focused on enhancing team effectiveness. We promote individual and collective growth within the community by redefining affordable housing.

Description

Job Purpose / Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that financial statements are in line with owner's requirements and industry standards. Working under the direction of the assistant controller, the Senior Accountant reviews the financial reports to assure that they meet standard accounting principles, state and federal regulations and government policies. This position oversees the accounting team and assures they are keeping up with their individual responsibilities.

Role and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the accounting team's day-to-day activities

• Audits monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards

• Prepares monthly journal entries

• Review financials for budget variances and balance sheet anomalies

• Maintain Excel spreadsheets to assist auditors in the year-end audit process

• Assists with the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes

• Oversee the Properties' year-end audits and liaison with the independent auditors

• Work interdepartmentally to achieve the overall goals of the company

• Liaison with outside owners, asset managers and government oversight agencies

• Assists executive team with a variety of tasks as needed

• Training of accounting staff to ensure they are ready for advancement to higher positions

General Qualifications

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience; public accounting and business experience preferred

• BA/BS in accounting

• CPA or an MBA is a plus

• Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. Payroll Processes knowledge is a plus.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, and accounting areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP

• Real Estate experience a must, and affordable housing experience a plus

• Yardi Software experience preferred

• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) required

• Demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information

PAY RATE: $60,000+

Location Shinda Management - Queens

EOE Statement Shinda Management Corporation is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Shinda Management Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.