Real Estate Bookkeeper & Operations Assistant

Summary We are seeking a Real Estate Accountant / Property Accountant to take ownership of financial accuracy across our commercial real estate portfolio. This is not a task-based bookkeeping role. We are looking for someone who understands accounting principles, financial timing, and reporting accuracy, and can operate independently with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will be confident making accounting decisions, properly allocating transactions to the correct periods, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across properties. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate and complete financial records for assigned properties • Manage accounts payable, including invoice coding, vendor payments, and expense allocation • Ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period (accrual-based) • Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations with high accuracy • Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports and property-level statements • Review financial data for inconsistencies and proactively resolve discrepancies • Utilize AppFolio (or similar property management/accounting software) for daily operations • Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and financial issues • Support operational workflows where needed, while maintaining financial accuracy as priority What This Role Requires (Read Carefully) This role requires someone who: • Understands accrual accounting vs cash accounting • Can correctly allocate transactions based on when they occurred, not when they were received • Can work independently without needing step-by-step instructions • Is comfortable making judgment calls on financial treatment of transactions • Thinks critically about financial data rather than simply processing inputs Requirements • 3+ years of experience in accounting or advanced bookkeeping • Proven experience with real estate accounting (commercial preferred) • Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and period matching • Experience preparing or supporting monthly financials • Proficiency with AppFolio, Buildium, or similar property management systems • Strong reconciliation and financial accuracy skills • Excellent communication skills for vendor and internal coordination • High attention to detail with the ability to spot and correct errors Nice to Have • Experience managing books for multiple properties or portfolios • Background in commercial real estate operations • Experience working remotely with U.S.-based clients What Success Looks Like • Financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned to the correct accounting periods • Minimal oversight is required to maintain books and reconcile accounts • Discrepancies are identified and resolved proactively • Monthly reporting is clean, consistent, and reliable Requirements Requirements • 3+ years of experience in accounting or advanced bookkeeping • Proven experience with real estate accounting (commercial preferred) • Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and period matching • Experience preparing or supporting monthly financials • Proficiency with AppFolio, Buildium, or similar property management systems • Strong reconciliation and financial accuracy skills • Excellent communication skills for vendor and internal coordination • High attention to detail with the ability to spot and correct errors