Senior Accountant

Overview Client: Well-established nonprofit organization. Title: Senior Accountant. Salary: $83,500. Location: NYC Hybrid (3 days/week in office). My client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support property accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple real estate entities. This role focuses on Yardi-based accounting, rental analysis, and general ledger integrity, and involves close collaboration with Finance and Business Office teams. Responsibilities Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and accruals Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheets and income statements) for assigned entities Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis Coordinate and review Yardi rent rolls and rental receivables, including tenant setup, income recording, cash receipts, and allowances Prepare journal entries, rental analyses, and monthly operating statements Ensure timely distribution of monthly financial reports Maintain and monitor tenant security deposits, Section 8 payments, and reserve accounts Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to funding institutions Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests from regulatory and funding agencies Review and maintain lease schedules and prepare year-end lease obligations Assist with budget preparation and fiscal year planning Identify ways to improve processes and reduce reporting errors through analysis and documentation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field) 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit and/or real estate/property accounting Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB standards Experience preparing financial statements and managing close cycles Required Skills & Tools Yardi experience (required) Strong Excel skills Experience with general ledger, accruals, and prepaid expenses Ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings clearly Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines Must-Have Experience Affordable housing and/or property accounting experience Hands-on experience with accruals and prepaid expenses, full ownership of an entity’s financials (balance sheet + income statement), and balance sheet analysis and reconciliations Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring