Accounting Assistant

AWI Management Corporation; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A property management company in California is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support affordable housing compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a working knowledge of HUD/Section 8 regulations. Responsibilities include managing tenant certifications, balancing financial reports, and assisting site teams with compliance questions. Strong Excel and organizational skills are essential. This role offers benefits like health and dental insurance, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing or property management.
• Working knowledge of HUD, RD, and/or Section 8 programs.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Review tenant certifications for compliance and accuracy.
• Balance monthly rent reports against project worksheets.
• Serve as a resource to site staff for compliance questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-orientedAccounting Assistantwith experience in affordable housing compliance to support the accuracy and integrity of rent charges and tenant certifications across our property portfolio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance withHUD, RD, and Section 8 regulationsby reviewing certifications, balancing rent and set-aside reports, and coordinating closely with on-site property teams.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while working with sensitive tenant and financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Certification & Compliance Support

• Review tenant certifications for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Track upcoming certification deadlines and follow up with site teams on missing or incomplete documentation
• Submit completed certifications to HUD or RD in accordance with required timelines
• Maintain organized records to support internal and external audits

Rent & Financial Accuracy

• Review and balance monthly rent reports against project worksheets
• Balance set-aside reports to ensure affordable housing compliance
• Implement rent changes in the property management system based on updated certifications and notices
• Update rent amounts, utility allowances, and income limits in compliance with regulations

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a resource to site staff regarding certification and rent-related questions
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding corrections, deadlines, and compliance requirements
• Provide guidance to site teams on serving rent change notices to residents

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing, compliance, accounting support, or property management
• Working knowledge of HUD, RD, and/or Section 8 programs
• Experience with property management software (Yardi, MRI, or similar)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person