What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Clerk position at CornerStone Staffing?
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – HOUSING ASSISTANCE
BEHIND EVERY ACCURATE PAYMENT IS AN ACCOUNTANT WHO KNOWS HOW TO CONNECT THE DOTS.
Are you the person who can spot a discrepancy before it becomes a problem? Do you know your way around Yardi and understand the unique accounting challenges of property management? CornerStone Staffing is seeking a detail-driven Property Management Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity with an established organization in Chandler, AZ.
TITLE: Accounts Receivable Clerk
LOCATION : Chandler, AZ 85224 — 100% Onsite
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
• $28.50–$30.00/hour, based on experience
• Monday–Friday, full-time
• Direct-hire opportunity
• Benefits beginning on Day 1
• Annual bonus potential and merit increase opportunities
ROLE IMPACT
You'll help maintain accurate financial records for a residential property portfolio, with a focus on housing assistance payments and resident accounts. Your work will support timely payment processing, accurate reporting, and the resolution of discrepancies between payment records, leases, and account balances.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process housing assistance payments, create receipt batches, and maintain accurate resident account records in Yardi.
• Review resident ledgers, payment activity, and lease information to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Retrieve payment details from housing authority portals and verify supporting documentation.
• Communicate with internal property teams and external housing agencies to resolve payment and account questions.
• Perform account reviews, reconciliations, and monthly audits to support accuracy and program compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS — MUST HAVES
• 3 years of hands-on Yardi experience in property management accounting, payment processing, and resident ledger management
• 3 years of property management accounting experience, including accounts receivable, payment application, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• 3 years of accounting experience with strong Microsoft Excel skills, financial data analysis, and experience reviewing and resolving account discrepancies
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Experience using housing authority payment portals and processing Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
• Knowledge of HUD housing assistance programs, policies, and payment procedures
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience maintaining accurate resident ledgers, financial records, and electronic reporting systems
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
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