Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full-Time Accounts Receivable Specialist - Corporate Office, Lancaster, PA.

At HDC MidAtlantic, we believe everyone deserves a safe, welcoming, and affordable place to call home—and we’re committed to making that a reality every day.

When you join HDC, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives. Every role contributes to housing stability, stronger communities, and opportunities for residents to thrive.

Since 1971, we’ve been trusted developers, property managers, and community partners, working alongside our neighbors to create real change. Today, we own and/or manage over 3,300 apartments across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, serving nearly 4,500 residents including seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities.

At HDC, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, equity, collaboration, community, and integrity. We invest in our people, support growth and development, and empower our employees to make a difference—both in our communities and within the organization.

If you’re looking for work that is meaningful, people-centered, and connected to a greater purpose, you’ll find it here.

Benefits at HDC MidAtlantic

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (Available Day 1)
• 401(k) with 3.5% Employer Match
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday (Available Day 1)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Hours – Office closes at 12 PM on Fridays
• Employer Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Reimbursement (Eligible Non-Profit Employees)
• Employee Housing Opportunities
• Paid & Subsidized Professional Development
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan (Eligible after 90 days)

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Finance team by performing accounts receivable, administrative, and clerical tasks that keep the organization’s financial records accurate and up to date. This role serves as a resource to internal partners, posting bank deposits, transfers, and billings for properties, and reflects the HDC mission while working closely with stakeholders across the organization. This position ensures receivables are processed accurately and on time, financial records are maintained with a high degree of precision and confidentiality, and departmental processes are executed in compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations.

Accounts Receivable

• Post payments from various sources including all rents, scanned deposits, and payments made to corporate entities
• Post monthly HAPs
• Process and post billings and charges (payroll, health insurance, cell phone, management fees, etc.)
• Deposit monthly escrow checks
• Transfer money for security deposit move-outs
• Responsible for opening and closing all new bank accounts and maintaining accurate signers and records
• Manages the Ramp company credit card program for all employees, including reviewing and posting charges

General Finance Support

• Other department duties as assigned

Education, experience, and special requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounts receivable or related accounting experience
• Successful completion of a drug screening and background check required

  Core Competencies (skills, knowledge, or abilities):

Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization. Strives for excellence and motivation to give their best.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals. Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role, and willingly shares responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team. Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments.

Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations. Understanding of diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Continuous Learning : Actively identifies new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Takes initiative in professional development. Recognizes the importance of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and able to build knowledge and understanding of REDI concepts.

Results Oriented: Reliably delivers intended results, on time and within budget. Is solution-oriented and able to adapt in face of challenges; able to analyze and prioritize situations to solve problems; displays sound judgment and makes decisions in alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

Normal work environment:

•Work environment will be indoors and outdoors and will require occasional travel.

•Requires moderate physical demands; lifting up to 5 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

  Equal Opportunity Employment 

We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. 

   Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion . We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.