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January 31, 2010. by

REAL ESTATE TAX MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely review of all clients’ tax returns including individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns and multi-state returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of real estate tax areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. A Tax Manager should generally have at least seven years experience.
It is expected that our Tax Managers:
- Perform technical tax reviews of all tax returns.
- Assume full responsibility of tax accounts assigned. This includes being responsible for personnel scheduling, compliance with due dates and monitoring time budgets.
- Begin and complete tax research projects, including the ability to present findings in a clear, concise, understandable written form.
- Act as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and audit staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
- Assume tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
- Assume client service responsibility for clients.
- Manage time effectively. This includes the ability to manage multiple engagements at one time and meet deadlines.
- Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
- Possess strong computer skills, including the ability to work with GoSystem Tax.
Competencies of our Tax Managers:
- Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Begins to identify specific tax strategies for tax planning purposes.
- Applies complex tax concepts to the preparation and review of tax returns (either business, S Corp, C Corp, Individual, Gift Tax or Trusts) including analyzing information and complex calculating book/tax differences.
- Must be well versed in 1031 transactions.
- Effectively supervises staff and seniors and supervisors
- Skilled in Problem Solving i.e. generates and evaluates possible solutions to problems.
- Skilled in organizing people, projects, deadlines and work appropriately, taking the time to structure and organize the project for the team including planning and wrap up meetings.
- Utilizes resources efficiently with a focus on the client’s need and the firm’s business strategy.
- Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients.
- Exhibits values, ethics, integrity and trust that are in sync with those of the firm and profession.
Qualifications:
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CPA certification
- Approximately 7+ years experience working in tax for a public accounting firm, or real estate industry experience.
- Excellent project management and presentation skills
- Strong client interaction skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- A dedication to teamwork and leadership
- Integrity within a professional environment
- Working knowledge of GoSystem software a plus.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, NYC, NYJJB Featured Jobs.

October 27, 2009. by nyjjb

Full Time Bookkeeper with 3 years Quickbooks experience

Manhattan Jewish Experience - provides educational and social programming for over 7000 young Jewish professionals in NYC.

We are looking for a highly motivated, extremely organized and detail oriented individual with a strong background in bookkeeping and a proven track record. Candidates with inconsistencies in their resumes will not be considered. Interested applicants should have at least 2-5 years experience in this field. The person in this role will be responsible for managing the day to day bookkeeping for our dynamic non-profit with 15+ current employees. Organization is absolutely vital and candidates without a strong ability (and proven track record) of demonstrating this quality need not apply.

Knowledge of the Jewish community and Jewish communal life is a must.

SALARY: $40-$45,000 with benefits (WITH A REVIEW AFTER 3 MONTHS) AND IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • AR (account receivable) - Processing customer payments.
  • AP (account payable) - Processing payments for all external company expenses (bills etc.).
  • Managing Quickbooks - Balancing day to day transactions for reports, budgets, bank reconciliation, etc.
  • Payroll
  • Daily Paper Filing - All in-coming and out-going company invoices, bills, etc.
  • Logging vacation days etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of Intuit Quick book Pro 2006 Non Profit ed. and above
  • Intermediate-Advanced understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel

Compensation: $40-$45,000 with benefits

Please send your resume to bookkeepermje@gmail.com

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, Bookkeeping, NYC.

September 1, 2009. by nyjjb

Job Description

The Center seeks a seeks a hands-on accounting professional to manage the general functions including supervising the staff, coordination and preparation of all accounting reporting, and administration of cash management and investing activities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate monthly and year end closings to insure timely preparation and issuance of monthly reports and analysis.
  • Maintain controls over all postings and transactions in the general ledger, including journal entries and correcting transactions.
  • Provide supervision, direction and assistance to a small accounting department.
  • Preparation of timely reports to the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors.
  • Supervise the accounts payable processing function to ensure the accurate and timely disbursement of funds.
  • Perform other accounting and financial duties as required and assist the COO from time to time.
  • Ensure that the fiscal requirements for grants and contracts are identified, in compliance and monitored. Prepare periodic reports to funding sources.
  • Monitor daily cash receipts and prepare cash reports to the COO on a timely basis.
  • Work with financial consultants and committee members to monitor investment strategies for available cash, stock and bond investments - including restricted funds and endowments.
  • Review and approve all bank reconciliations on a monthly basis ensuring that all adjustments are correct and proper and are recorded in the general ledger on a timely basis.
  • Serve as liaison with independent auditors, attorneys, insurance brokers, government auditors, funding sources, Board of Directors, banks and vendors.
  • Preparation of year end workpapers for outside auditors and coordination of annual audit.
  • Ensure that checks are mailed timely and supporting documentation is filed properly.
  • Prepare annual budgets for various departments and compare budget to actual results on a regular basis.
  • Oversee the progress of capital projects and facility upgrades by working with NYC agencies and project consultants.

Requirements:

  • Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills required.
  • Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills
  • Minimum 5 years not-for-profit and/or CPA experience
  • Blackbaud software experience helpful

Please apply using the link below.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, NYC.

August 13, 2009. by jisrael76

Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, an international law firm with offices in New York, Boston and Israel seeks a full time controller for our US operation.

Responsibilities include all financial aspects of the firm US operation

Knowledge of US taxation and financial software systems (Quickbook, SAP, Excel) – a must

Knowledge of Israel taxation and Hebrew – an advantage.

Please send resumes and salary requirements to: JobsNY@pczlaw.com

Your salary requirements must be indicated in order to be considered.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, Financial.

June 1, 2009. by R.Ushker

NYC based. Responsibilities: manage and lead Accounting staff, monitor integrity of general ledger accounting system, i.e. charting of accounts & business unit consolidation, maintain budgets and forecasts including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow, month-end close, exception reporting, accounting policy, internal control as well as manage consolidated financial statement closing process. Controller will research technical accounting matters; ensure regulatory compliance and interface with external auditors. Requirements: BS, minimum 5 years progressively responsible accounting and supervisory experience. MBA or CPA a plus. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. E-mail cover letter and resume which must include salary history and requirements.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, Job Categories.

May 3, 2009. by nyjobs

Company Information
Yeshiva University serves as a wellspring of wisdom.

Our students learn and go forth, as both educated and ethical people, to share their own special talents and wisdom with society.
Our faculty’s research, academic work and scholarly writings help bring wisdom to many of the most pressing social, political, medical, legal and human rights issues facing the world today.
Our University serves as a platform to bring Yeshiva’s collective wisdom to the world through our community outreach, publications, seminars and broad range of academic programs.

At Yeshiva University, teaching the knowledge and values that bring wisdom to life is not only our mission, it is our proud tradition.

Job Description
Yeshiva University, ranked in the top tier of universities nationally, offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.

The Division of Business Management Services at Yeshiva University is seeking a Director to manage the overall activities of the Budgeting and Management Reporting Department. The Director will oversee the development, preparation, revision, and presentation the annual operating budget, capital budget, and multi-year revenue and expenditure forecast systems and models.

The Director will report to the Executive Director of Financial Services position which has overall responsibility for general accounting, budgeting and management reporting, payroll, and financial systems.

The Director will:

* Prioritize departmental work in preparation of the budget, ongoing reporting, and special projects and analysis.
* Resolve procedural, operational, and other work-related inefficiencies.
* Conduct research and/or analyze reports to evaluate budget related fiscal data, identify trends and areas for improvement
* Perform mathematical and statistical computations and financial/ cost analyses.
* Apply generally accepted accounting principles and theory to complete assignments and ensure compliance.
* Analyze program and accounting/budgeting details and prepare budget projections, estimates, and reports
* Present facts and recommendations to senior leadership
* Control and analyze data through the use of mainframe/microcomputer software packages
* Conduct budget related financial research studies to provide information to management regarding the impact of changes in state/federal law or ordinances on the City’s budget
* Monitor actual expenditures and prepare summaries of actual versus budgeted expenditures
* Develop systems and procedures to facilitate monitoring of revenue, expenditures, and cash flow to provide senior leadership with accurate and timely fiscal information
Requirements:

An MBA and 5+ years supervisory experience in a higher education environment are required. CPA licensure is preferred. Experience in fund accounting, “activity based” budgeting and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are desired.

Additional Information:

The Director’s work assignments are broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence in judgment and initiative in making difficult technical decisions and prioritizing work assignments. Further, the employee must demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. He or she will also coordinate the development and completion of management reports for the VPs, Executive Cabinet, and the YU Board of Trustees.

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Filed under: Accounting.

March 16, 2009. by NYJJB Admin

Provide financial oversight for Non-Profit Corporation located in Southern Fairfield County, Ct.. Responsibilities include payroll, A/R, A/P, cash mgmt, bdgt. development & oversight, financial reporting. College degree in accounting & previous non-profit experience preferred. Will consider both full and part-time applicants.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, Connecticut, Financial, Full Time, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Part Time.

March 3, 2009. by nyjjb

ACCOUNTANT - needed for a non-profit in Morris County. MUST have accounting degree, min of 3yrs accounting skills, financial reporting/ account analysis & Excel proficiency. Resp incl: GL, prep & analysis of mthly fin’l statements, journal entries, etc. Exp with investments, broker statements, realized / unrealized gains, etc. MIP/Sage software a + and non-profit exp pref’d. Fax cover & resumes to: 973-463-3982

Filed under: Accounting, New Jersey.

January 30, 2009. by nyjobs

The Union for Reform Judaism, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee all accounting and reporting duties for key Union operations and partner with the Director of Finance in the day-to-day financial operations of the Union.

The Union, an equal opportunity employer, serves as the umbrella organization for over 900 Reform congregations, representing the largest Jewish Movement in North America. It is involved in a diversity of endeavors, including services to member synagogues, camping, social and environmental action, community services, endowment, fundraising, and affiliated organizations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing accounting and reporting for the following key operations:
    • Regional centers
    • Religious Action Center
    • Association of Reform Zionists of America
  • Serving the key operations listed above in the following additional ways:
    • Coordinate the budget process
    • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes
    • Analyze actual vs. budgeted results
    • Act as advisor and general resource in all aspects of their financial concerns
  • Accounting for the Union’s investments, annuities, and retirement plans
  • Conducting internal audits
  • Playing a key role in monthly and annual closings
  • Reviewing and approving key accounting transactions
  • Performing special projects and participating in cross-functional assignments

Position requires superior oral and written communications skills, excellent analytical and computer skills, strong interpersonal skills and managerial experience, and a customer-service orientation. Individual must be flexible and able to deal with a variety of individuals and situations. Members/employees of the Union are comprised of professionals and volunteers. Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management, or related field, with CPA preferred, and have at least two years’ related experience. Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting is desirable, but not necessary.

This is a full time position located in the New York office.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to the Department of Human Resources by email or by fax to 212-650-4029.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, NYC.

January 22, 2009. by mytfein

Mission:
For more than a century, HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, has had an extraordinary impact on millions of Jews. For generation after generation, HIAS has provided essential lifesaving services to world Jewry, through its mission of rescue, reunion and resettlement. As an expression of Jewish tradition and values, HIAS also responds to the migration needs of other people who are threatened and oppressed.

Position Description:
HIAS, Inc the oldest international refugee serving agency in the U.S., seeks a full time Internal Auditor located at the New York City Headquarters offices.
The successful candidate will work with management to review , document and establish effective accounting /operational controls and develop a flexible annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology for U.S. and international locations. Supervise the examination, investigation and review of records, reports, financial statements and mangement practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements & the organization’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
On-site and off-site review of controls & account substantiation will be required as part of the monitoring process of the international operations.
Qualifications:
CPA or equivalent or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification required. Five to seven years of related experience with an international not-for-profit organization major plus. Knowledge about international accounting regulations and coporate accounting system (Great Plains) helpful.
Ability to work independently and also to work with various administrative /program levels in the organization. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability & willingness to travel between 20-30% to our international operations.

Salary: low $70s
How To Apply:
Please send resume with cover letter indicating salary history/requirements by email ; Subject must stipulate: INTERNAL AUDITOR or fax: 212-967-4383 to attention HR Director and VP Finance.

EOE M/F/D/V

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Accounting, Financial, NYC.