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Accounting Coordinator, HR&A Advisors - New York, NY

Accounting Coordinator

HR&A Advisors
Experience: 
1-3 years
Contact person: 
Elyse Staten

Phone: 
2129775597
Email: 
jobs@hraadvisors.com
Location: 
New YorkNY
FIRM OVERVIEW | HR&A Advisors, Inc. 
(HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy efficiency consulting firm. We have provided strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, developing a financing strategy for energy efficient retrofits for a commercial building owner, or illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: HR&A seeks a full-time Accounting Coordinator to support HR&A’s accounting department in our New York City office. The Accounting Coordinator’s primary role is to serve as the Bookkeeper for HR&A and will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and also work closely with other department staff on various accounting initiatives. 
Responsibilities include:
  • Provide day-to-day accounting operations and hands-on support. 
  • Responsible for coding and data entry of all payables. 
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations (bank accounts and corporate credit cards). 
  • Assist with invoice generation and receivables collection. 
  • Assist with tax preparation. 
  • Provide project support and analysis to consultant staff for tracking project budget and invoice status. 
  • Assist with contract administration. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Candidate must be knowledgeable in Finance/Accounting principles, be detail oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and be proficient in QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Suite, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel. Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Two years of previous general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience is preferred. Ideal candidate should be a highly motivated, responsible individual with a strong capacity to work independently, and who can handle a fast-paced work environment with poise and maturity.
COMPENSATION: Base salary range of $35,000 - $40,000, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A also provides a competitive benefits package.
SUBMISSION: Please submit cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on the HR&A website athttp://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/
Your file must be named in the following format “LAST NAME.FIRST NAME.DATE.” Applications are due by March 13, 2015.
For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us atjobs@hraadvisors.com. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. Please do not call regarding this position.