Accounting Specialist III - Housing Commission

City-of-Ann-Arbo; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Job summary

City of Ann Arbor is seeking an Accounting Specialist III for the Housing Commission. The role oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable, processes invoices, and maintains accurate cash ledgers under the Finance Director's supervision.

Starting rate is $22.41 per hour with a 6-month probationary period. A 2-year background in housing programs is preferred; benefits include medical, vision, dental, and paid leave. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• Alternative combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with related coursework or experience.
• Experience in Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher or public housing programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments for tenants and voucher clients.
• Enter and research invoices, ensure accuracy in records.
• Accept and apply payments and keep cash ledgers up-to-date.
• Support Finance Director with miscellaneous accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Cash ledger management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Accounting Specialist III - Housing Commission

Requisition Number: ACCOU003224

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

Accounting Specialist III - Housing Commission

Starting Rate: $22.41 (This rate is non-negotiable and there is a 6-month probationary period). After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

• The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Role Summary

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, an Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable process: entering and researching invoices; accepting and applying payments from tenants and voucher clients and keeping the cash ledgers up-to-date.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)

Required:

• Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or a related field
• The City of Ann Arbor, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or a related field
• At least two years experience in Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and/or Public Housing Programs
• At least four years experience working in the private or public property management experience
• Project-based Accounting, Financial Management certification in an affordable housing program

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