Accounting Specialist
hace 18 horas
Bronx
Accounting Specialist Bronx, NY | $65,000-$80,000/year | Full-Time (On-Site) About the Company EqualAccess is partnering with a well-established and community-focused affordable housing provider operating across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Our client develops and manages a diverse portfolio of multifamily rental properties supported by housing programs including LIHTC, HOME, and project-based voucher (PBV) initiatives. As the portfolio continues to grow, the organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting functions and cross-department coordination. Position Summary The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing core accounting operations across a multi-property portfolio. This role oversees accounts receivable and payable functions, reconciliations, vendor compliance, and financial reporting while serving as a key liaison between Accounting, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and external partners. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced property management environment. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable & Collections • Lead processing of all incoming payments, including rent, subsidies, security deposits, concessions, and write-offs, • Prepare and distribute monthly rent bills and tenant share adjustment reports, • Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledgers, • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, subsidy issues, and payment variances, • Issue and track required notices (late payments, returned checks, uncashed deposits), • Conduct weekly and month-end reconciliations of bank accounts and receivable balances, • Participate in recurring cash management and reconciliation reviews, • Maintain subsidy billing and collection reporting in coordination with Compliance and Operations, • Support monthly financial reviews and variance analysis, • Review purchase orders and process vendor invoices accurately and on time, • Ensure proper approvals and supporting documentation are attached, • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, • Track recurring expenses and contract payments, • Serve as a primary accounting contact for Operations, Compliance, Resident Services, and Legal, • Coordinate with internal teams on lease-related billing, collections, and adjustments, • Communicate with government agencies and third-party subsidy administrators, • Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members as needed, • Track accounting deliverables and deadlines, • Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and internal controls, • Draft and maintain accounting process documentation Qualifications • 5 plus years of hands-on accounting experience within property management, • Solid understanding of AR, AP, reconciliations, and financial reporting, • Experience working with subsidies or regulated housing billing is a plus, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, • Strong working knowledge of Word and accounting systems, • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, • Clear written and verbal communication abilities Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $65,000–$80,000/year Why EqualAccess - EqualAccess partners with best-in-class organizations and supports candidates beyond placement. Every professional we place receives 3 months of post-hire coaching and career support, ensuring long-term success and growth.