Audit Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Nature of Work

The Audit Bookkeeper is responsible for coordinating and maintaining all accounting activities concerning the annual audit, and for communicating with CPA staff to ensure all requests are met.

Responsibilities

· Monitor CR checks and transfers and make necessary corrections

· Complete monthly Financial Reports for all entities for distribution to various interested and invested parties

· Reconcile bank balances at least monthly and maintain banking files

· Process all utility payments monthly including Con Edison, Real Estate Tax, Water & Sewer, Insurance

· Maintain tracking sheets for all utility payments

· Monitor and report on daily cash balances and troubleshoot as needed

· Monitor CR checks and AP payments for deposit errors and entry errors, etc., and make necessary corrections

· Track outstanding checks and advise AP Bookkeeper when outstanding beyond 30 days

· Review, approve, and record daily batches as backup to CR Bookkeeper

· Produce checks and/or prepare transfers as backup to AP Bookkeeper

· Assist Director of Finance in preparing quarterly financial reports for all LPs

· Process monthly journal entries to record depreciation, amortization, and bad debt expense

· Assist Director of Finance in creating annual budgets and monthly cash flow projections

· Assist Director of Finance in monitoring general ledger and various financial analyses

· Work with Director of Finance to complete quarterly and annual audits

· Perform ad hoc financial analysis as requested by Director of Finance

Requirements and Qualifications

· At least five years of experience in not-for-profit organizational bookkeeping, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

· Familiarity with accounting software

· Technology literacy including MS Office, with strong Excel proficiency

· Excellent organizational and mathematical skills

· Ability to work independently on deadline-driven tasks

· Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Knowledge of Yardi or other property management/finance software a plus

· Experience working with diverse populations

· Spanish speaking a plus

Reports to

Director of Finance

Clinton Housing Development Company (CHDC) builds community by preserving and creating high quality, permanently affordable housing in the Clinton/Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea neighborhoods on the West Side of Manhattan. We integrate community, cultural and green spaces into developments and provide consulting services for larger community initiatives. We collaborate with neighborhood and citywide stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. CHDC developments promote diversity and economic integration by respecting and valuing the people, history and physical character of the community.

Company Description

Clinton Housing Development Company (CHDC) builds community by preserving and creating high quality, permanently affordable housing in the Clinton/Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea neighborhoods on the West Side of Manhattan. We integrate community, cultural and green spaces into developments and provide consulting services for larger community initiatives. We collaborate with neighborhood and citywide stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. CHDC developments promote diversity and economic integration by respecting and valuing the people, history and physical character of the community.