Property Accountant - 64541255802

The client is a US-based real estate company that owns and manages a diverse portfolio of multifamily apartment communities, office buildings, and short-term rentals. With a growing footprint spanning 20 separate entities, they offer a dynamic and stable environment for independent professionals. They value meticulous financial management and offer the autonomy of a remote workspace while supporting a high-performing real estate operation.

About the Role: As a detail-oriented accountant, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping across the client's entire 20-entity portfolio. Your meticulous financial oversight will ensure accurate multi-entity accounting, streamlined payroll allocations, and up-to-date documentation for lenders and ownership. This is an exciting opportunity for an independent contractor to manage complex, growing real estate finances and serve as a crucial partner in the company's financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconcile bank accounts daily for each of the 20 entities to ensure highly accurate, up-to-date financial records.
Manage and process accounts payable in AppFolio, including monthly bulk uploads for mortgage payments and utility billing reviews via Conservice.
Execute complex intercompany transactions by preparing monthly management fee bills, allocating software invoices, and calculating Gusto payroll reimbursements.
Track short-term rental income and expenses (including Airbnb payouts) and capitalize development costs for pre-development land parcels.
Prepare rent rolls, financial reports, and supporting documents to facilitate lender inspections, annual reviews, and smooth month-end closes alongside the CPA.
Maintain and continuously update process documentation to ensure scalable and consistent accounting practices across the portfolio.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in real estate or property management (Required).
Strong understanding of multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions (Required).
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (Required).
Fluent written and spoken English, with reliable internet and a professional home workspace (Required).
Hands-on experience with AppFolio (Strongly Preferred, though Yardi, Buildium, or RealPage will be considered).
Familiarity with US GAAP, including the capitalization of development costs (Preferred).
Experience with Gusto (or other US payroll platforms), short-term rental accounting, or preparing lender reporting (Preferred).