We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support the finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expense reports Enter financial data into accounting software with a high degree of accuracy Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation Support the preparation of financial reports and budgets Respond to vendor and internal inquiries related to payments and invoices Assist with audits and financial reviews Perform general administrative duties for office needed Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues
1. Supervise Accounting Department Staff of six individuals ( including A/P, A/R, Lease administration, Payroll and Filing Personnel., 2. Reporting to banks, including compliance reports, financial statements and internal reports., 3. Prepare all information required by outside accountants for year-end reporting., 4. Review financial statements prepared by outside accountants, 7. Approve accounts payable, 8. Calculate monthly management fees paid to W&S, 9. Initiate and/or approve bank wires, 10. Maintain corporate accounting books
Janus Property Company, an extraordinary Harlem-based affordable housing and commercial development and management company, is seeking a Staff Accountant. We have an immediate opening for a professional to assist in all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting for our properties. Responsibilities include: · Assist the Controller in all bookkeeping and accounting functions including bank reconciliations and entering invoices and rent payments into MRI software. · Supervise the bookkeeper to confirm correct codes are used for payments and correct and timely deposits of AR. · Under the direction of the Controller, enter Journal Entries and Accruals to allow timely issuance of monthly Profit + Loss statements. · Perform allocations of expenses among entities by creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets. · Carefully maintaining books of various entities to differentiate between ownership companies accurately. · Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports to lenders and partners. · As directed by the Controller, work with outside accounting firms for annual compilations or audits. · Special projects relating to real estate: RPIE’s and Tax Certs, for example. · Work with Property Management staff on the tracking of insurance coverage required of contractors and commercial tenants. Janus brings institutional capital and expertise to New York’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and is committed to excellence in everything we do. We currently own and manage almost 400 units plus over 650,000 square feet of commercial space. We are seeking honest, hard-working, knowledgeable and intelligent candidates with good computer and analytic skills, the ability to execute a broad range of tasks efficiently and meticulous attention to detail. Experience in proprietary real estate software such as MRI or Yardi or similar software is required. Seeking candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in real estate bookkeeping and accounting. The ability to draft form letters and use Microsoft Word, as well as spreadsheets on Excel, is important.