Accountant, HAP (Accounts Receivable)

The Intersect Group; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group seeks an Accountant, HAP to join its accounting team and support Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities. This high-volume, detail-oriented role ensures resident accounts, HAP payments, leases, and related financial information are accurate and compliant.

The ideal candidate has strong AR and reconciliation experience and is comfortable working with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong AR, reconciliations, payment application, and account research skills.
• Experience with property management, multifamily housing, real estate, or hospitality is a plus.
• Experience with Yardi or similar software is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of HUD policies and regulations is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel and the ability to export data and create reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable activities related to Housing Assistance Payments and resident accounts.
• Provide accurate financial information for RTA packets for prospective residents.
• Access Housing Authority portals to obtain and verify payment information.
• Create receipt batches in Yardi and apply HAP payments to resident accounts.
• Research HAP and resident AR balances to verify payment applications.
• Review resident ledgers, leases, and HAP contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform monthly audits and reconciliations to ensure program compliance and data integrity.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between HAP payments, resident accounts, leases, and accounting records.
• Communicate with Property Management, Housing Authorities, and other internal departments to resolve issues.
• Manage a high volume of requests (40+ tickets per day) and maintain timely resolution.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Payment application

Excel

GAAP

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite initially; eligible for 1 remote day per week after 30 days

Pay: $25–$28/hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an Accountant, HAP to join our accounting team and support Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities. This is a high-volume, detail-oriented position responsible for ensuring resident accounts, HAP payments, leases, and related financial information are accurate, properly documented, and compliant.

The ideal candidate has strong AR and reconciliation experience and is comfortable working with multiple departments, reviewing detailed documentation, and resolving discrepancies in a fast-paced environment. Experience with property management, multifamily housing, or Yardi is highly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Accounts Receivable activities related to Housing Assistance Payments and resident accounts.
• Provide accurate financial information for RTA (Request for Tenancy Approval) packets for prospective residents.
• Access Housing Authority portals to obtain and verify payment information.
• Create receipt batches in Yardi and accurately apply HAP payments to resident accounts.
• Research HAP and resident AR balances to verify the accuracy of payment applications.
• Review resident ledgers, leases, and HAP contracts to confirm charges and payment amounts are accurate and compliant.
• Perform monthly audits and reconciliations to ensure program compliance and data integrity.
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between HAP payments, resident accounts, leases, and accounting records.
• Communicate with Property Management teams, Housing Authorities, and other internal departments to resolve issues and share relevant HAP correspondence.
• Manage a high volume of requests through a ticketing system, which may include 40+ tickets per day depending on market activity.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Support a designated market while collaborating with an accounting team of approximately eight members.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting or Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, payment application, and account research.
• Experience in property management, multifamily housing, real estate, or hospitality is a plus.
• Experience with Yardi or other property management/accounting software is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of HUD policies and regulations is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to export data and create reports for internal use.
• Basic understanding of GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Property Management, Housing Authorities, Accounting, and other departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and remain organized in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with large volumes of AR transactions, and able to quickly identify and resolve discrepancies. They will take ownership of their assigned market, maintain accurate resident accounts, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and Housing Authorities to ensure HAP payments and resident AR activity are accurate and compliant.