On-Site Bookkeeper – Affordable Housing Community

RELATED; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (19+ days)

Medical, vision and dental options

401(k) & HSA benefits

Mental health resources

Job summary

Related Affordable is seeking a Bookkeeper to support daily operations at an affordable multifamily community in Chelsea, Manhattan. You will handle AP/AR, rent postings, vendor invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close while maintaining audit-ready files and collaborating with the onsite team.

You will contribute to affordable housing initiatives, ensure accurate ledgers, and support residents and property management through precise financial processes and system familiarity.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bookkeeper or AP/AR experience.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting (debits/credits, GAAP basics).
• Proficiency with Excel (vlookups/sumifs/pivots) and standard office tools.
• Experience with AP/AR: invoice entry, coding, 3-way match, vendor setup, W-9/1099 tracking, bank/credit card reconciliations and cash receipt posting.
• Journal entries and support for month-end close.
• Experience in multifamily or affordable housing experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning property systems.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for creating great living experiences.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records while ensuring ledgers are audit-ready and financially sound.
• Set up, maintain and process all property invoices with properly coded entries.
• Ensure accurate resident billing including processing of charges.
• Process resident financial information through the property management system.
• Review and confirm accuracy of accounts receivable monthly reports including resident histories, securities, tenant charge listings and rent rolls.
• Maintain accounts payable and forward properly coded invoices to Community Manager.
• Process and submit monthly HAP voucher for section 8 programs, including monthly interim recertification and gross rent charges.
• Administer and maintain documentation for financial incentives as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AP/AR experience

Journal entries

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Related Affordable is seeking a Bookkeeper to support daily operations at an affordable multifamily community in Chelsea, Manhattan. You will handle AP/AR, rent postings, vendor invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close while maintaining audit-ready files and collaborating with the onsite team.

You will contribute to affordable housing initiatives, ensure accurate ledgers, and support residents and property management through precise financial processes and system familiarity.