We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing team.
About us:
Episcopal Community Housing, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which provides management services to four affordable senior apartment complexes located in Western New York, with a fifth project currently in development. Visit our website at www.echahousing.com.
Senior accountant position details:
We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) experienced senior accountant who will be responsible for maintaining the company’s accounting records, generating financial statements, and coordinating financial audits.
Senior accountant job duties include:
- Responsible for all accounting and record-keeping duties for Episcopal Community Housing, Inc. and its managed apartment complexes. The company uses a third-party payroll processing firm.
- Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
- Process accounts payable.
- Record rent receipts.
- Generate monthly financial statements, which are reported to the respective Boards of Directors.
- Coordinate annual audits of the apartment projects and fully engage with auditors.
- File quarterly sales tax returns.
- Work closely with managers of housing projects, to record rent receipts and process payables timely and to ensure accurate record keeping.
Senior accountant benefits include:
- Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $72,000 and negotiable.
- 90% paid health insurance.
- Free dental and life insurance.
- Paid vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time.
- 401k with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Free onsite state-of-the-art gym and pool.
Senior accountant qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in accounting or five years of equivalent work experience is required.
- Industry-specific experience is preferred.
- Must be self-motivated and work independently.
- Must possess strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR five years equivalent work experience
- Industry-specific (nonprofit/property management) experience
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
Canterbury Woods is a multi-campus Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Western New York, with campuses in Williamsville and Buffalo (Gates Circle). The organization provides a comprehensive range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, with a mission to create evolving, vibrant communities and define senior community living in the region.
