Finance Associate: AP/AR & Ledger Support

Clinton Housing Development Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Housing Development Company is seeking a Finance Associate to support AP and AR bookkeepers in a busy housing finance office. Responsibilities include posting AP invoices, vendor communications, and preparing data uploads for accounting software.

The role also covers cash processing, month-end reconciliations, rent roll preparation, and related reporting. Strong MS Office and organizational skills are essential for timely, accurate work in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business or Associates Degree in Accounting with 2 years accounting experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Posting of Accounts Payable invoices to the accounting software
• Providing customer service for vendors related to accounts payable
• Preparing uploads for entry to accounting software
• Checking the AP journals for posting errors
• Processing payments and preparing monthly payments as needed
• Making online priority payments to vendors, ie. Utility, Insurance, Water & Sewer, RE Tax
• Filing all Accounts Payable invoices and miscellaneous vendor invoices
• Reconciling month-end vendor statements
• Reviewing daily cash receipts batches for accuracy
• Posting Accounts Receivable Batches to accounting software
• Completing monthly billing as requested by AR Bookkeeper
• Reconciling monthly credit card expense reports and creating upload
• Assisting with related special projects as required
• Creating monthly contract requisitions, gathering related backup documentation and uploading to portal
• Gathering documentation for reimbursement from partner organizations
• Maintain contracts tracking sheets recording requisitions and receipts
• Create monthly excel rent rolls and ensure accuracy
• Assist AR Bookkeeper with monthly rent roll reconciliation
• Administer tenant security deposits

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Prioritization

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business

Associates Degree in Accounting + 2 years experience

Job description

Clinton Housing Development Company is seeking a Finance Associate to support AP and AR bookkeepers in a busy housing finance office. Responsibilities include posting AP invoices, vendor communications, and preparing data uploads for accounting software.

The role also covers cash processing, month-end reconciliations, rent roll preparation, and related reporting. Strong MS Office and organizational skills are essential for timely, accurate work in this fast-paced environment.