About Us:
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities, and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.
Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of both corporate and loan-related invoices and payments. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving and analytical skills, experience with systems, including Timberline, SAP Concur and NetSuite and a collaborative mindset to support ongoing process improvement and ERP implementation initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
Review all invoices for proper documentation and approval prior to processing.
Process check requests for corporate and loan-related expenses.
Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve discrepancies.
Process daily loan-related downloads and associated transactions.
Review and approve SAP Concur expenses and post related journal entries in the accounting system.
Record manual wire payments with appropriate coding and backup.
Manage recurring and ad hoc monthly invoice processing.
Review and process daily construction loan advances.
Maintain and update the Daily Check Register spreadsheet.
Handle stop payments, voids, and reissuance of checks.
Oversee daily check mailing and distribution.
Prepare and distribute the monthly stale checks analysis
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.
Participate in the successful implementation of a new ERP system, with a focus on NetSuite, and support enhancements to AP processes and workflows.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve variances or inconsistencies.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, AP/GL procedures, and internal controls.
Experience with SAP Concur preferred.
Experience with Timberline (Sage 300 Construction) a strong plus.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, particularly during implementation or system transition phases, is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation
401(k) retirement plans with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Commuter benefits
PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
Tuition assistance program
Two “work from anywhere” weeks per year
Summer Fridays
Collaborative working spaces
Service days to support our communities
Employee development and engagement events
More about our offerings and culture here
This is a hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office two - three days a week. The salary range is $65,000 – $80,000, dependent on experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Community Preservation Corporation does not provide employment sponsorship of any kind. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all minimum qualifications for the position at the time of application.
The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status. #LI-DNI
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve variances or inconsistencies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Understanding of accounting principles, AP/GL procedures, and internal controls
- Experience with SAP Concur
- Experience with Timberline or Sage 300 Construction
- Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience, particularly implementation or system transition experience
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment sponsorship
What We Do
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) is a national nonprofit affordable housing and community revitalization finance company. It specializes in sustainable, affordable, and workforce multifamily housing finance, serving as a lender and investor. CPC works with government agencies and developers to expand access to affordable housing, close the racial wealth gap, and invest in the green economy to revitalize underserved neighborhoods.
