Accounts Receivable Specialist in Bayside

Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist to support its accounting team. This individual will assist with rent payments, tenant accounts, subsidy payments, billing, and accounts receivable reporting. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on AR experience with prior rental property, property management, or affordable housing experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Process rent payments from subsidy programs, public assistance, and personal checks.
• Post receipts in Yardi from the NYCHA register.
• Enter and post wire rent payments.
• Review suspense and prepaid accounts.
• Process approved monthly charges and credits.
• Prepare tenant utility billbacks.
• Handle deposit accounting at move-out.
• Process monthly master rent bills.
• Prepare AR aging and delinquency reports.
• Review tenant ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounts receivable experience.
• Working knowledge of Yardi 7S required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Property management, real estate, or affordable housing accounting experience.
• Rental property experience strongly preferred.
• Subsidy experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Section 8, HPD, NYCHA, HAP, and other housing subsidy programs.