Accounts Receivable / HAP Accountant - Remote Day Eligible

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

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.