Finance Clerk

Quadel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadel in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Finance Clerk to support our financial operations for public housing programs. You will manage accounts receivable balances for PHAs, participants, and landlords, review aging reports, and post payments in Elite and other systems with accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1–3 years of AR/collections experience, plus strong Excel skills and excellent organizational and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts receivable/collections or related financial experience preferred.
• Experience with public housing agencies, government programs, or housing assistance programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor accounts receivable balances for PHAs, participants, and landlords to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Review aging reports and conduct collection activities.
• Post, track, and reconcile payments in financial systems, including Elite.
• Maintain payment logs, account records, and supporting documentation; respond to inquiries.
• Assist with closing absorbed/terminated participant accounts and preparing reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Quadel

At Quadel, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with housing agencies across the country to provide innovative management, consulting, training, and technology solutions that strengthen communities and improve housing programs. Our mission is to help housing organizations achieve their full potential while creating meaningful opportunities for the families and individuals they serve.

At Quadel, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with housing agencies across the country to provide innovative management, consulting, training, and technology solutions that strengthen communities and improve housing programs. Our mission is to help housing organizations achieve their full potential while creating meaningful opportunities for the families and individuals they serve. At Quadel, our employees are at the heart of that mission. Through collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we work together to make a meaningful impact in communities nationwide. Quadel is seeking a Finance Clerk to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the financial operations that help sustain our programs and services. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in keeping financial records accurate and organized, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Quadel?

• Make a meaningful impact in communities across the country
• Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
• Grow your career through professional development opportunities
• Join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about affordable housing
• Build a rewarding career while helping improve lives

Duties And Responsibilities

The Finance Clerk is responsible for managing and monitoring accounts receivable balances for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), participants, and landlords to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. This position reviews aging reports, conducts collection activities, and communicates with PHAs, participants, and landlords regarding billing issues, payment status, and account discrepancies. Responsibilities include sending payment reminders and collection notices, researching and resolving billing and payment discrepancies, and accurately posting, tracking, and reconciling payments within financial systems, including Elite. The Finance Clerk maintains payment logs, account records, and supporting documentation; processes account adjustments; files portability billings and related records; responds to account balance inquiries; and provides exceptional customer service. Additional responsibilities include closing absorbed or terminated participant accounts, coordinating file processing, preparing reports, maintaining confidentiality of financial and participant information, collaborating with internal departments to improve collection processes, and performing other administrative and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, bookkeeping, accounting support, or related financial functions preferred
• Experience working with public housing agencies, government programs, or housing assistance programs preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasional standing and walking
• Frequent sitting and computer use
• Continuous use of hands and fingers for typing and operating office equipment
• Frequent verbal communication and hearing
• Continuous visual acuity required to read documents, review financial information, and use a computer
• Occasionally lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quadel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Quadel complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, and verification of credentials.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.