Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a real estate investment and development organization in New York, New York. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong residential receivables experience and can manage payment activity with accuracy in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help maintain clean account records, support lease-related billing activity, and ensure tenant transactions are reflected correctly across the portfolio.

Responsibilities:
• Apply and record tenant payments promptly and accurately to maintain current resident account balances.
• Review accounts receivable records regularly and reconcile the ledger to confirm all cash activity has been posted correctly.
• Oversee security deposit tracking, including account maintenance and proper application of deposit-related transactions.
• Support lease setup, activations, renewals, and related account updates to ensure billing records remain accurate.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, or account variances in a timely manner.
• Coordinate collection efforts on outstanding balances while maintaining clear communication with tenants and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue billing adjustments, charges, and other receivable-related updates as needed.
• Use MRI and Microsoft Excel to monitor account activity, analyze receivable data, and produce reporting for the finance team.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable, preferably within residential real estate, property management, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of cash application, billing support, account reconciliation, and daily cash activity processing.
• Ability to manage security deposit accounting and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with lease-related receivables processes, including account setup and renewal updates.
• Working knowledge of collections practices and the ability to follow up effectively on past-due balances.
• Proficiency with MRI software and Microsoft Excel for tracking transactions and analyzing account details.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial records and payment activity.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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