HFA Associate Accountant

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New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $88,903.00 To $88,903.00 Annually

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

This position is with HCR’s Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC). This is not a civil service position, and a civil service exam is not required. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation and review of HFA program financial statements,
• Processing transactions including reconciliation, cash verification, and monthly closings.
• Verification of bank transactions to source documents,
• Post and review transactions to the General Ledger from feeder systems,
• Respond to inquiries from projects, internal and external auditors, Agency staff and other State Agencies where necessary,
• Audit and problem resolution for investment system postings,
• Review and document internal controls,
• Perform other duties as required.
• Preparation and review of Tax & Insurance bills and associated analysis
• Update and maintain Tax & Insurance tickler report
• Prepare annual 1099 project statements.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Approximately 2 to 5 years of related progressive experience (gov’t or non-profit a plus).
• Understanding of financial securities and investments
• Successful candidate must demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, prioritize, have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Experience using SAP

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR:

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.
• Work life balance benefits include a 37.5-hour work week and paid time off benefits including vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays.
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling.
• Cash in for Wellness! This program provides you with the option of buying or renewing a health club membership of your choice or enrolling in a weight loss and or smoking cessation program, using your sick leave accruals.
• Tuition reimbursement program – for job related and non-job-related courses.
• Vacation Leave Buy-Back program – Subject to approval, every year eligible employees may exchange previously earned and accrued vacation time in return for cash compensation (at employee’s daily rate of pay at time of exchange).
• Access to Plum Benefits – savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway shows and more!
• Optical reimbursement program – Employees are eligible for optical, hearing aid, and podiatric expenses not otherwise covered by insurance, with a…