Senior Real Estate Accountant (Hybrid)

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

About the role

The Senior Real Estate Accountant is responsible for Property Accounting and Reporting Compliance. Supports preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, general ledger accounting functions, and the timely production of accurate monthly operating statements for VOA-GNY’s related entities. Prepares accurate journal entries on a monthly basis for expense recordation/allocation, analyzes trial balance accounts, and performs written variation analysis for each legal entity.

Location: New York, NY 10020 (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Budget and Reporting Supervisor, review and analyze general ledger accounts to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Liaison with Finance/Business Office staff to finalize completion of month-end close with monthly reporting and financial review.
• Coordinate and review Yardi rent rolls and monthly rental receivables for completeness and accuracy by administrative staff member of the program as to tenant setup, recordation of income and cash receipts, and various allowances.
• Prepare journal entries, rental analysis, and monthly financial statements.
• Ensure timely month-end close as well as timely distribution of monthly statements of revenue and expenses of the related entities.
• Collaborate with staff members in various business offices to ensure that timely and accurate closeout reports are submitted to various funding institutions.
• Monitor and maintain records of tenant security deposits, Section 8 payments, and management of the replacement for reserves accounts.
• Assist Accounting Supervisor during each monthly and year-end close – ensure all accrued expenses are recorded, necessary journal entries are timely prepared, and quarterly internal and year-end annual financial statements are timely prepared.
• Assist by responding to schedules required and information requests on audits by funding agencies such as NYCDHS, NYCDMH, NYSOMH, as well as the annual audit.
• Assist in the timely preparation of all necessary compliance reports due to various regulatory agencies such as NYSFA and NYCDHPD.
• Review leases, maintain schedule of leases, and prepare year-end lease obligations.
• Assist the Budget and Reporting Supervisor with the development and preparation of the annual calendar and fiscal year budgets for the related entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 3 years not-for-profit experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Financial accounting experience including knowledge of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and FASB standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of Yardi, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint are required.
• Experience writing internal policies and procedures.
• Experience with Yardi functionality and usage is required in order to train staff on program side and review Yardi reconciliations for accuracy.

Benefits

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
• And much more!