Finance Specialist

Job description

Finance Specialist About Us Anthos|Home is a nonprofit startup focused on creating a new way home for New Yorkers with housing vouchers. We streamline the apartment search, approval, and move-in process using technology to move people into stable housing faster. We believe every person deserves a place to blossom, and we're building the tools, systems, and teams to make that possible. Our Culture At Anthos|Home, urgency drives our work because every day in shelter matters. We are focused on helping people move into stable housing as quickly as possible and continuously improving how we get there. We are looking for team members who are highly data-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable learning new systems. Strong candidates value accuracy, use data to inform decisions, and actively improve how information is tracked and shared. We value people who are thoughtful, adaptable, and detail-oriented, and who follow through, communicate openly, and take ownership of their work. How effectively we use data and technology directly impacts how quickly people get home. The Role Anthos|Home is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support invoicing, payment tracking, and revenue reconciliation across a portfolio of government-funded programs. This role is ideal for an accounting clerk, billing specialist, accounts receivable professional, or finance administrator who enjoys working with data, maintaining organized records, and spotting trends and catching issues before they become problems. The Finance Specialist will be reporting to the Finance Supervisor, and will manage billing and financial activities across a diverse portfolio of government-funded contracts, including preparing invoices, tracking submission deadlines, monitoring payments, reconciling revenue, researching discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records across the systems those funders require. Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) is preferred, as the Specialist may engage a diverse set of communities across New York City. Key Responsibilities Billing & Revenue Reconciliation Prepare and submit invoices for government-funded contracts and programs Track billing deadlines, submission requirements, and payment due dates Monitor invoice status and follow up on outstanding payments Reconcile payments received to invoices submitted and investigate discrepancies Support Medicaid billing and reimbursement activities, including claim tracking and reconciliation Multi-System Data Management Enter and reconcile billing and payment data consistently across systems, ensuring records match between the accounting system, program/CRM records, and funder portals Coordinate with program and finance staff to obtain required supporting documentation from multiple sources Maintain organized, audit-ready records across systems to support audits, contract monitoring, and compliance reviews Data Analysis & Reporting Prepare regular reports on invoice activity, collections, and outstanding balances Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and dashboards using formulas, lookups, filtering, pivot tables, and similar tools Identify opportunities to improve billing processes, data accuracy, and collection timelines using data-driven insights Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required 3+ years in an Accounting Clerk/Billing Associate-based role, or an associate's degree in accounting or a similar field with 1+ years of relevant experience Proven experience managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities Working proficiency in Excel, including formulas and basic data analysis Preferred Experience in billing, accounts receivable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or finance administration Experience invoicing government agencies, nonprofit funders, healthcare payers, or managed care organizations Familiarity with billing government contracts, grants, or reimbursement-based funding Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) Required Skills & Attributes Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, filtering, and reconciliation tracking Comfort working across multiple, sometimes disconnected data systems (accounting software, CRM/Salesforce, government portals) Basic data analysis or statistical skills (trend analysis, variance analysis) to interpret billing and revenue patterns Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools and systems Ability to work independently in a remote environment Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $65,000 – $70,000 / year, commensurate on experience Hybrid work environment (2–5 days in office/field per week) This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Comprehensive benefits package, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with 4% employer match • Generous paid time off • Summer Fridays in August • Professional development opportunities • Current wellness perks, ClassPass Join Our Team: Join a mission-driven team moving at startup speed to create real change in New York City. If you're excited by building something new, using technology for social good, and contributing ideas that shape how we work, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to join Anthos|Home and help create a new way home. How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site. Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation.