Accounts Receivable Specialist / Bookkeeper

Location: Garden City, NY (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000

A well-established, family-owned real estate firm is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist / Bookkeeper to join its close-knit accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability within a collaborative environment that values tenure and growth.

This role is ideal for a candidate with real estate/property management experience who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and taking ownership of both AR and general accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable including cash applications, billing, and collections
• Handle tenant accounts, lease tracking, and security deposit reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable and vendor invoice processing
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and support month-end close
• Perform CAM reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Generate reports and assist with financial analysis using Excel
• Partner with internal teams, tenants, and vendors in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in real estate/property management accounting required
• Strong accounts receivable experience with exposure to AP and general bookkeeping
• Experience working in high-volume portfolios (100+ properties preferred)
• Proficiency with Yardi (Yardi Breeze preferred)
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, reporting)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting

Why Join:

• Stable, well-established company with a strong industry reputation
• Tight-knit team with direct exposure to leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies
• Long-term growth potential within the organization

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and sick days
• 1 day work from home
• Parking available

For a quicker response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal