Staff Accountant

Company: UHI
Location: New York
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreWe are a premier commercial real estate company situated in the vibrant NoMad neighborhood of New York City. Our company prides itself on delivering exceptional service to our tenants and maintaining a dynamic business environment.Who You AreA NYC Owner and operator of commercial properties is looking for a Staff Accountant with automated Accounts Payable and real estate experience.What You'll Do

• Process accounts payable invoices utilizing Avid accounts payable software.
• Review vendor invoice information (including consistency of coding) for accuracy and make necessary revisions.
• Review invoices and match charges to work orders, packing slips, and proposals.
• Review any invoices pending processing and resolve issues that prevent further approvals.
• Track invoices to Avid Invoicing for vendors that have not sent their invoices to Avid directly.
• Obtain and document explanations of any questionable invoice descriptions to assure that the invoice is coded to the appropriate general ledger account.
• Distribute invoices to the proper workflow to start the approval process.
• Track invoices through the approval process and encourage timely response.
• Mail payments to vendors when necessary.
• Filing of paid invoices and other documentation as needed.
• Maintain filing system process to keep track of files in our storage rooms.
• Answer vendor inquiries and analyze vendor accounts.
• Maintain existing excel schedules.
• Assist in the closing process including preparing journal entries, account analysis, and other financial schedules.
• Prepare annual form 1099 and 1098 filings for review.
• Prepare journal entries as needed and maintain filing.
• Summarize investment income from K-1 and 1099 forms and maintain electronic files.
• Prepare excel schedules as needed and work on special projects.
• Provide support for front desk receptionist duties and other administrative matters.What You BringKnowledge and Competencies:Knowledge: Accounting principles, Accounting Software (Avid and MRI preferred), skilled in Excel with the ability to create complex spreadsheets to track, analyze, and audit data.Competencies: Professionalism, analytical thinker, written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, collaborative, drive for results with the ability to exercise good judgment and follow instructions without excessive supervision.Key Performance Indicators:
  • Consistent, timely, and accurate payment of all vendors, including the avoidance of duplicative vendor payments.
  • Consistent, timely, and accurate preparation of utility log excel schedules.
  • Availability to work on special projects while keeping up with core job responsibilities.Education:Preferred: B.S. or Associates degree in Accounting.Experience:Required: 5+ years accounts payable and general accounting experience with real estate industry exposure preferred.Certifications & Licenses:None required.Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions:Requires extended periods of sitting, typing, and reviewing information on a computer screen. Additionally, extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, and some lifting in connection with filing is required.Job Type: Full-timeWhat We Offer
    • Compensation commensurate with experience.
    • Salary - $60k - $70k
    • Benefits:
      • 401(k) with matching
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Flexible spending account
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