AR Specialist (affordable housing experience)

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Affordable Housing Experience/Subsidy Payments) Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (100% Onsite) Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Compensation: Hourly: up to $42/hour Salary (Perm): $75,000–$85,000 if converted About the Opportunity A well-established New York City real estate owner and property manager is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist due to portfolio growth following the acquisition of approximately 1,400 additional units . This is a fully onsite, temp-to-perm role offering long-term stability and career growth. The portfolio includes approximately 4,000 total units across affordable housing (Section 8 / rent‑stabilized) and commercial mixed‑use properties . Key Responsibilities Manage full‑cycle Accounts Receivable for residential and mixed‑use real estate properties Handle subsidy payments and affordable housing AR processes Post and reconcile tenant and subsidy receipts Maintain accurate AR records within Yardi Partner closely with the AR Supervisor and Assistant Controller Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls Qualifications 2+ years of Real Estate Accounts Receivable experience Affordable housing / subsidy AR experience strongly preferred Will consider strong AR professionals with mixed‑use (residential + commercial) exposure Experience using Yardi Strong attention to detail and ability to manage subsidy‑related AR processes independently Basic Excel skills Team Structure Lean AR team reporting to an AR Supervisor and Assistant Controller Why This Role Strong culture of internal growth and promotion Leadership team with hands‑on backgrounds (Controller began as an AR Specialist/Manager) Opportunity to grow into broader accounting or finance roles over time Stable organization with 100+ years in NYC real estate #J-18808-Ljbffr