Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

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.

About your Experience:

· 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 RealPage is a plus.

· Experienced with analysis of General Ledger accounts.

· Familiar with payroll deductions and withholdings.

· Experienced with data entry of receivables and payables.

· Bank communication experience is a plus

About you in general:

· 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.

\nCompany Description

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

Company Description

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