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STAFF ACCOUNTANT (PROPERTY COMPLIANCE)

ABOUT US:

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting that enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Property Management, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for monitoring and reconciling tenant and rent subsidy records in Real Page. The position will work with our leasing, compliance and property teams to ensure Real Page records are updated.

Please Note: This is a full-time position required to be on-site four (4) days a week and one (1) day a week working from home. (35 hours)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

+ Account reconciliation on prepaid and delinquent balances in Real Page

+ Update subsidy portion of tenant rent at move in and any change dates in Real Page

+ Update tenant rent calculations in RealPage to reflect subsidy changes

+ Partner with Accounts Payable to close out Rep Payee accounts, as needed.

+ Update HUD Gross Rent changes – (contract rent, utility) in Real Page

+ Monitor and update contract Rent Increases

+ Process funds (rent/security deposit) owed to tenants within 30 days of move-outs

+ Update and maintain market rents

+ Collaborate with the Leasing department to ensure compliance with rent stabilization requirements.

+ Support Compliance team on audit preparation and related reporting

+ Audit commercial lease records in Real Page

+ Review additional fees in Real Page, including but not limited to: utility surcharges and reimbursements, parking and associated taxes, Mitchell Lama surcharges, pet deposits, extra keys/lockouts, late charges and NSF fees.

+ Generate Real Page reports, as needed.

+ Perform other related tasks, as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Able to work independently and with the highest levels of integrity

+ Expert knowledge of Real Page and advanced Excel skills required

+ Experience with MIP, preferred

Required and Preferred Education, Experience and Credentials

+ A minimum of 2 -3 years of accounting experience required

+ Accounting or business degree or relevant accounting experience is required

Physical Requirements

+ Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

+ Must be able to lift or push up to 10 pounds at a time.

+ Travel within our sites, as needed

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

EEO Policy or Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm

(35) hours per week