Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing financial accuracy with property-related administrative support. The role will focus on maintaining reliable accounting records, coordinating housing and tax-related documentation, and partnering with internal and external contacts to keep essential processes moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Record and maintain financial transactions in accounting systems, ensuring data is organized accurately for reporting and analysis.

- Oversee insurance-related payments and documentation, including tracking renewal timelines and keeping policy records current.

- Support the preparation and handling of documentation tied to rent assistance and exemption programs, including Section 8 and senior rent increase exemption records.

- Maintain complete tenant accounting files and assist with adjustments connected to subsidies, exemptions, and other housing-related charges.

- Prepare and track rent registration submissions while preserving accurate supporting documentation for compliance purposes.

- Coordinate co-op tax abatement paperwork, application support, and ongoing record maintenance to help meet filing and compliance obligations.

- Post journal entries, categorize financial activity, and summarize accounting information to support complete and accurate books.

- Reconcile accounts, review debits and credits, and resolve discrepancies through the accounting platform.

- Communicate with property managers, tenants, government representatives, and insurance contacts to address documentation, payment, and account-related matters. Requirements

- Experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.

- Background in accounts payable and day-to-day accounting operations.

- Prior exposure to property accounting within real estate or property management environments.

- Ability to maintain accurate financial records while managing multiple deadlines and compliance-related tasks.

- Comfortable working with accounting software to enter, organize, and review financial information.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with tenants, agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

- High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive financial and tenant-related documentation with care.

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