Junior Accountant

Vornado Realty Trust - Paramus, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Paramus, NJ

Real Estate

About the position

The Junior Accountant will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with a foundational understanding of accounting principles who are looking to grow their careers in finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring daily cash positions and cash flow forecasts.
• Support the processing of treasury transactions, including wire transfers and payment approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of cash management activities and financial instruments.
• Prepare cash management reports.
• Participate in the analysis of financial risks and liquidity management strategies.
• Support compliance with treasury policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations for various Vornado properties including journal entries to record tenant payroll, overhead and rent adjustments.
• Prepare journal entries monthly for depreciation, amortization, supply reclasses and various accruals and re-classes.
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Monitor inventories including analyzing variances and preparing adjusting journal entries.
• Analyze variance report for Vornado day and night staff payroll.
• Verify coding of union benefits on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• G/L coding of various A/P invoices including ADP bills.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, including journal entries and variance analysis.
• Solid computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with some type of accounting software.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality; must be professional, dependable, and work well with others.
• Ability to multi-task while exhibiting good judgment and poise in a fast-paced environment with monthly deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detailed-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.