Accountant @ New York City Economic Development Corporation

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview: The Accountant, Revenue & Lease is responsible for working closely with the Billing Team to ensure that the day-to-day operations are accomplished. The role involves vouchering City reimbursable payments, processing certain tenant charges and adjustments to the tenants’ accounts and assisting the Accounting Department with the monthly closing and various ad-hoc projects. The Accountant collaborates with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded correctly for financial reporting, audit purposes, as well as in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Vouchering of capital payments for City OMB’s approval
Review and enter utility billings such as electric, gas, water and heat into tenant accounts
Prepare schedules to support monthly recording of electricity sales tax charged to tenants and the associated amounts to be reported to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Prepare Energy Cost Savings Program (ECSP) vouchers for approval to be sent to the NYC Department of Small Business Services
Prepare monthly revenue schedules for rent collected on behalf of other city agencies and enter payments requests in Concur for reimbursement
Work on Ad hoc projects as needed and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in accounting
2 plus years of general accounting experience
Proven quantitative and analytical skills
Demonstrated communication skills, including written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience in MRI and Great Plains Software a plus.
New York City Residency is required withing 180 days of hire.

Salary Range

$70,000—$72,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees’ talents.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

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