Accounting Manager : Residential Property

Controller / Accounting Manager – Property Management

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Property Management / Affordable Housing / Accounting & Finance

Career Opportunity – Controller / Accounting Manager

One Source Staffing Solutions is recruiting an experienced, detail-oriented Controller for an established property management organization serving residential apartment communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial operations, working independently, and playing an important role in the financial success of an organization.

Our client manages a portfolio of residential apartment communities operating under HUD affordable-housing programs. The Controller will oversee the full accounting function, including financial reporting, general ledger management, budgeting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

A CPA designation is NOT required. We are seeking a knowledgeable, hands‑on accounting professional who has the experience and confidence to manage the accounting function independently.

• Oversee full‑cycle accounting operations for multiple residential properties.
• Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end closing procedures.
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare and submit financial reports required by HUD and other applicable government agencies.
• Track HUD subsidy and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP).
• Reconcile tenant rent receipts, subsidy payments, and property financial records.
• Monitor reserve accounts and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records supporting affordable‑housing compliance.
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.

• Develop annual operating budgets for individual properties.
• Work with property management to monitor expenses, revenues, and financial performance.
• Review budget variances and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist ownership and leadership with financial planning and operational decisions.

• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with HUD financial reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial work papers.
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready financial records.
• Develop and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across multiple properties.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full‑cycle accounting and month‑end closing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a compliance‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on accounting experience.

• Accounting experience within residential property management, real estate, or multifamily housing.
• Familiarity with HUD affordable‑housing programs, including Section 8, project‑based rental assistance, or Section 202 housing.
• Experience preparing financial reports for government agencies.
• Experie…