Accounting AssistantBookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

Multi-entity Real Estate Management and Development Company in Long Island City, NY, is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to assist the Department Supervisor with the ongoing development of the Bookkeeping department. The following listing describes the areas of assignment for this position:

• Prepare and review bank reconciliations for a high volume of bank accounts, including researching discrepancies across various journals.
• Assist with processing of tenant receivable payments, update Excel schedules for Sec. 8 payments, and resolve any related issues.
• Record management and other service fees for various properties, maintain related filing and assist with daily check processing.
• Assist in maintaining and reconciling all Tenant Security Deposit accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support A/P and A/R tasks as needed, including covering responsibilities when additional assistance is required.
• Prepare and summarize cash deposits in Excel for entries into the accounting system.
• Assist in reconciling intercompany balances across various journals to ensure accuracy of all entries.
• Assist with preparing and uploading online banking files, handle related materials, and support online banking transactions to ensure all requirements are met on a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing schedules and spreadsheets to allocate various expenses among different entities.
• Analyze and calculate schedules of sales tax computations and review it with the Senior Accountant.
• Prepare General Ledger Entries and perform account analysis as required.
• Assist in preparing documentation for external auditors.

• 2-4 years of bookkeeping experience in a business environment. Real Estate accounting experience is a plus.
• Experienced using Word, Excel (intermediate level+), Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Real Page is a plus.
• Experienced with analysis of General Ledger accounts.
• Familiar with payroll deductions and with holdings.
• Experienced with data entry of receivables and payables.
• Bank communication experience is a plus.

• You can multi-task easily, yet at the same time you are able to concentrate at the specific tasks at hand.
• You work efficiently, paying attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and timely results.
• You are very responsive in all your assignments and are ambitious for additional responsibilities.
• You always act professionally and communicate well with staff and supervisors.
• You are confident in your skills, but also don’t hesitate to ask about items of uncertainty.
• You feel confident in us making the right choice in hiring you.

Please submit a copy of your resume. Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.

The Kraus Organization is a full service Real Estate Maintenance and Real Estate Management company.