HAP Accountant – Property Management

HAP Accountant – Property Management

Location: Chandler, AZ – Onsite

Join a growing residential property management organization where your accounting expertise will directly support residents, property teams, and Housing Authority partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys researching discrepancies, reconciling resident accounts, and working in a fast-paced environment.

The HAP Accountant will manage accounting activities related to Housing Assistance Payments and perform monthly audits to ensure program and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Provide financial information for Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) packets for prospective residents

• Access Housing Authority portals to retrieve payment information

• Create receipt batches in Yardi and accurately apply HAP payments

• Research HAP payments and resident accounts receivable balances

• Audit and reconcile resident ledgers to ensure payments and charges are applied correctly

• Review HAP contracts and resident leases to verify charges and payment requirements

• Communicate with property management teams and Housing Authorities to resolve discrepancies

• Maintain accurate documentation and share relevant HAP correspondence

• Support general accounting responsibilities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations

• Perform monthly audits to ensure compliance with HUD policies and program requirements

What We're Looking For

• At least two years of relevant accounting or property management experience

• Property management, affordable housing, or residential real estate experience

• Experience working with HAP, HCV, Housing Authorities, or similar housing assistance programs

• Knowledge of HUD policies and regulations within a housing environment

• Experience with Yardi or another property management accounting system

• General accounting experience, including AR, AP, journal entries, and ledger reconciliations

• Intermediate Excel skills, including exporting data and creating internal reports

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to explain processes and procedures clearly to internal and external partners

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when auditing resident ledgers and accounting systems

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred

Please note: This position requires property management and housing-related accounting experience. Mortgage underwriting systems such as Encompass, DU, and LPA do not directly align with the responsibilities of this role.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive hourly compensation

• 5% annual bonus potential

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k) with company matching

• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment

• Opportunities to expand your accounting and property management expertise

• A role where your work directly supports residents, property teams, and community housing partnerships