Sr. Accountant
New Destiny Housing Corporation

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Post Date: Mar 17, 2023
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: 70K-75K
Location: US - New York
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Description
• Prepare end-to-end Quarterly program variance reports with comments/explanations of unusual variances.
• Reconciliation of monthly investment and bank account while monitoring and recording investment activity.
• Complete month-end transactions for the month-end close.
• Responsible for the completion of the monthly reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts, including the timely clearing of reconciling items.
• Prepare the monthly 12 months Cash Flow projection on a consistent and timely basis with the supervision of the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis.
• Update the source of funding schedule on an ongoing basis
• Review account payable transaction data for accuracy, and adequateness of documentation.
• Working with the Finance team to coordinate the year-end audit, including the preparation of schedules and other documents for auditors.
• Update and maintain several schedules monthly.
• Support the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis and the CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Back up for cash receipts processing, accounts payable, and payroll preparation as needed.
• Responsible for the collection of schedules and related documents/support for the preparation of the organization’s IRS Form 990.
• Responsible for preparation and submission of the year-end 1099 reporting.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of our financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide accurate fiscal reports for grants reporting.
• Support the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis with the preparation and submission of grants invoices/vouchers.
•Monitor and ensure accurate allocation of revenue and expense transactions in the GL including grant-related direct transactions and organizational shared transactions based on FTE ratios.
•Establish and maintain the system of checklists and electronic files to facilitate monitoring of tasks and coordination with other ND staff.
•Provide support and financial information as requested by Tax Credit Finance staff and Chief Financial Officer(CFO)
•In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct Supervisor and the CFO


Skills
BS in Accounting, Business Admin. or Finance, 3-5 years of solid background working in the accounting depart as a staff accountant /Sr accountant. MS degree and/or CPA preferred. Knowledge of development of affordable housing, LIHTC financing, gov’t, and non-gov’t grants accounting. Experience with fund accounting software, such as Fund EZ or a similar product, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process. Analysis of AR/AP aging reports. Non-profit accounting a plus.

Notes
•Able to operate well under pressure independently and to meet deadlines
•Ability to build and always maintain an open and effective line of communication with supervisor.
•Detail-oriented multi-tasker with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please submit your COVER LETTER and RESUME to resumes@newdestinyhousing.org placing "Sr Accountant" in the Subject Line of your e-mail.