Bookkeeper

Related • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper supports daily operations at an affordable multifamily community in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The role handles accounts payable and receivable, rent postings, vendor invoices, bank reconciliations, and month-end close while maintaining audit-ready financial records and collaborating with the onsite team. The position is on-site Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and requires availability to work one Saturday per month.

Related Affordable works to preserve and enhance the nation’s affordable housing supply. The organization has more than 50 years of experience in affordable housing acquisitions and development and manages one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the United States. Its team is committed to providing quality homes in communities nationwide.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of bookkeeper or accounts payable/accounts receivable experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Availability to work one Saturday per month.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting, including debits and credits, accruals, and GAAP basics.
• Proficiency with Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and pivot tables, and standard office tools.
• Accounts payable/accounts receivable experience, including invoice entry, coding, three-way matching, vendor setup, W-9/1099 tracking, bank and credit card reconciliations, and cash receipt posting.
• Experience with journal entries and support for month-end close.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfort learning property systems.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and interest in creating positive living experiences.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Accountability, reliability, precision, attention to detail, resilience, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to learning and development, collaboration, and resident-centered interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multifamily or affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and financially sound, audit-ready property ledgers.
• Set up, maintain, and process property invoices and maintain financial records.
• Ensure accurate resident billing and process charges and resident financial information through the property management system.
• Review monthly accounts receivable reports, including resident histories, securities, tenant charge listings, and rent rolls, and confirm their accuracy.
• Maintain accounts payable and forward properly coded invoices to the Community Manager.
• Process and submit monthly HAP vouchers for Section 8 programs, including monthly interim recertification and gross rent charges.
• Administer and maintain appropriate documentation for financial incentives as needed.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, rent postings, vendor invoicing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Collaborate with the onsite team.

Benefits

• 19 or more days of paid time off.
• Customizable medical, vision, and dental options.
• Life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid leave and disability programs.
• Mental health resources, including counseling.
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off to volunteer and matching of charitable donations.
• Learning and training programs.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Internal advancement opportunities.
• Annual performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED