AR Specialist, Real Estate & Housing Subsidies

Brewer Morris; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris in New York is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team. You will manage tenant payments, ledgers, and rent-related activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for property management.

This role requires hands-on AR experience within real estate and familiarity with housing subsidy programs. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Yardi.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on accounts receivable experience.
• Experience in real estate/property management and knowledge of affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail and organization.
• Familiarity with Section 8/HPD/NYCHA/HAP or similar housing subsidy programs is a plus.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and post tenant rent payments (checks, electronic payments, wires, subsidies).
• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers and research payment discrepancies.
• Review suspense, prepaid, and deposit accounts and assist with move-out accounting.
• Handle recurring tenant charges, credits, utility billbacks, rent bills, and late fees.
• Monthly AR aging and delinquency reporting for property management teams.
• Assist with additional accounts receivable and accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Tenant accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Brewer Morris in New York is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team. You will manage tenant payments, ledgers, and rent-related activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for property management.

This role requires hands-on AR experience within real estate and familiarity with housing subsidy programs. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Yardi.