AR Specialist (affordable housing experience)

Ascendo Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

A well-established real estate firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist with affordable housing experience. This temp-to-perm role offers the opportunity to manage full-cycle AR processes and handle subsidy payments within Yardi. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a strong attention to detail. The organization promotes from within and provides stable career growth in the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Real Estate Accounts Receivable experience.
• Affordable housing/subsidy AR experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using Yardi is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable for residential and mixed-use properties.
• Handle subsidy payments and affordable housing AR processes.
• Maintain accurate AR records within Yardi.

Skills

Real Estate Accounts Receivable Experience

Attention to Detail

Basic Excel Skills

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Affordable Housing Experience/Subsidy Payments)

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Compensation:

• Hourly: up to $42/hour
• Salary (Perm): $75,000–$85,000 if converted

About the Opportunity

A well-established New York City real estate owner and property manager is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist due to portfolio growth following the acquisition of approximately 1,400 additional units. This is a fully onsite, temp-to-perm role offering long-term stability and career growth.

The portfolio includes approximately 4,000 total units across affordable housing (Section 8 / rent‑stabilized) and commercial mixed‑use properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle Accounts Receivable for residential and mixed‑use real estate properties
• Handle subsidy payments and affordable housing AR processes
• Post and reconcile tenant and subsidy receipts
• Maintain accurate AR records within Yardi
• Partner closely with the AR Supervisor and Assistant Controller
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Real Estate Accounts Receivable experience
• Affordable housing / subsidy AR experience strongly preferred
• Will consider strong AR professionals with mixed‑use (residential + commercial) exposure
• Experience using Yardi
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage subsidy‑related AR processes independently
• Basic Excel skills

Team Structure

• Lean AR team reporting to an AR Supervisor and Assistant Controller

Why This Role

• Strong culture of internal growth and promotion
• Leadership team with hands‑on backgrounds (Controller began as an AR Specialist/Manager)
• Opportunity to grow into broader accounting or finance roles over time
• Stable organization with 100+ years in NYC real estate