Portfolio Accountant

STATUS: Full Time (40 hours/week) Non-ExemptSummary:The Portfolio Accountant will work closely with the CFO, Assistant Controller and Property Management. He/she will report to the Assistant Controller. The critical work objectives are to assist with the financial accounting for the properties that make up the portfolio. The Portfolio Accountant will also assist in audit preparation and special projects as needed. He/She will be responsible for providing excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Success requires effective cross-functional management with members of other departments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Financial Accounting:Manage and process all properties accounts payablesVerify all purchase orders, match them to invoices and scan them into accounting systemEnsure compliance with NWNH's accounts payable internal control proceduresReconcile bank statements for the operating, security deposit and reserve accounts for the portfolioReconcile all prepaid expenses on a monthly basis – insurance, real estate taxes, etc.Manage vendor relationships, analyze and resolve billing issuesMaintain all vendor files as neededProcess 1099/1096 forms for all properties annuallyUpload and manage property budgets in accounting system.Process and manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and subsidiary ledgers accross propertiesReconcile due to/from accounts across properties on a monthly basisProcess security deposit refunds for portfolioAssist with the month-end and year-end closing processAssist CFO and Assistant Controller with Audit PreparationAssist Assistant Controller in compiling reserve request/approvals to funders/lendersAssist CFO with special projects as needed.Qualifications/Requirements:BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred with 2-3 years related experience, preferably in a Real Estate or non-profit environmentKnowledge of GAAP, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.Knowledge of Real Page accounting systems or other Property Management softwareExcellent analytical and organizational skillsProficiency in MS Office Applications such as: Excel, WordWillingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environmentNWNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Mutual Housing Association Of South Central Connecticut Inc