Newark Housing Authority is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Newark

The Accounting Specialist position supports accounting operations by matching and processing invoices, conducting check-runs, maintaining files, and providing support to the Accounting Manager and Senior Property Accountants by performing bookkeeping tasks and assisting with monthly close responsibilities.

What you will be doing:

• Route invoices for approval in Yardi
• Price check invoices to make sure we are being charged as per purchase orders/vendor quotes.
• Process weekly check runs.
• Process subcontractor progress billings and maintain subcontractor files.
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s.
• Reconcile AP statements.
• Record Journal Entries
• Proactively following up with questions regarding property profitability and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with property, regional and corporate team members in preparation and analysis of property budgets and reforecasts.
• Ensuring all real estate tax, debt, capital funding, and financial statement deadlines are met.

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Shares expertise with others and is a team player.
• Customer Service Responds promptly to customer, vendor, and employee requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Operates with integrity and has respect for others.
• Completes tasks correctly and on time.
• Able to multi-task.
• Self-motivated.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. AS in Accounting or Administration preferred.
• 2+ years of property management accounting experience

• Experience with property management software; experience with Yardi Voyager preferred
• Ability to work fast in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP & accrual accounting