Accounts Receivable Specialist

HireIQ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings

Disability and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Training on company-specific systems

Job summary

HireIQ in the Northeast real estate market is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support its multifamily and affordable-housing portfolio. The role focuses on cash application, subsidy-payment processing, monthly billing, and tenant-ledger integrity.

You will reconcile ledgers, investigate discrepancies in a high-volume environment and assist with month-end close, audits, and ad hoc projects. A background in real estate accounting and familiarity with Section 8, HAP, NYCHA, HPD is

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on accounts receivable, cash-application or property-accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process rent payments via checks, wires, ACH, lockboxes and tenant portals.
• Post and allocate Section 8, HAP, NYCHA, HPD, public-assistance, sponsor and other subsidy payments
• Maintain and reconcile tenant ledgers, suspense accounts, prepaid rent and unapplied cash
• Investigate payment discrepancies, outstanding subsidy balances and tenant-account issues
• Record NSF payments, returned checks, credits and approved adjustments
• Complete monthly rent billing and generate tenant statements
• Post approved charges, utility billbacks and applicable late fees
• Prepare accounts receivable aging and delinquency reports for property management
• Review move-out accounting, security deposits and tenant refunds
• Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger
• Support the timely completion of month-end close procedures
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist with audits and ad hoc projects
• Serve as a resource for property managers regarding complex tenant-ledger matters

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash application

Property accounting

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Excel

Outlook

Analytical

Communication

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Compensation: $70,000-$85,000 (DOE)

Why This Opportunity

• Join a premier, well-established real estate management firm in the Northeast
• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable for a high-volume property portfolio
• Work extensively with affordable-housing and rental-assistance programs
• Gain exposure to tenant billing, cash application, ledger reconciliation and month-end close
• Work in a collaborative environment with hybrid flexibility
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

Real estate management firm is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support its multifamily and affordable-housing portfolio.

The position is responsible for cash application, subsidy-payment processing, monthly billing and tenant-ledger integrity. The successful candidate will have hands-on real estate accounts receivable experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to resolve complex account discrepancies in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process rent payments received through checks, wires, ACH, lockboxes and tenant portals
• Post and allocate Section 8, HAP, NYCHA, HPD, public-assistance, sponsor and other subsidy payments
• Maintain and reconcile tenant ledgers, suspense accounts, prepaid rent and unapplied cash
• Investigate payment discrepancies, outstanding subsidy balances and tenant-account issues
• Record NSF payments, returned checks, credits and approved adjustments
• Complete monthly rent billing and generate tenant statements
• Post approved charges, utility billbacks and applicable late fees
• Prepare accounts receivable aging and delinquency reports for property management
• Review move-out accounting, security deposits and tenant refunds
• Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger
• Support the timely completion of month-end close procedures
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist with audits and ad hoc projects
• Serve as a resource for property managers regarding complex tenant-ledger matters

Candidate Profile

• Three or more years of hands-on accounts receivable, cash-application or property-accounting experience
• Real estate, property management or affordable-housing experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Section 8, HAP, NYCHA, HPD and other housing-assistance programs
• Experience processing high-volume receipts and reconciling tenant ledgers
• Working knowledge of Yardi, MRI, AppFolio or comparable property-management software
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet recurring deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish-language skills are a plus

Applicants may be required to complete an assessment during the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $70,000-$85,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Training on company-specific accounting systems
• Hybrid working arrangement