Job Overview

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strong foundation in AppFolio and QuickBooks looking to lead real estate financial operations? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant (AppFolio & QuickBooks) to manage core accounting and financial reporting activities across a diverse real estate portfolio. In this role, you will lead month-end close processes, tenant and property reconciliations, and budgeting support while partnering with property management teams to drive key business decisions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and brings 3+ years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for multi-property or commercial real estate management. Strong proficiency in GAAP and real estate accounting principles is required to deliver accurate financial insights and optimize portfolio performance.

Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger accounts for assigned properties; perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules; generate and analyze monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Property Accounting: Record and reconcile rental income, tenant charges, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; review lease agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment and revenue recognition; monitor and reconcile tenant security deposits, CAM reconciliations, and tenant receivables; maintain and update rent rolls for all properties; track fixed assets and depreciation related to real estate properties; reconcile mortgage, loan, and escrow accounts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; support property managers and asset managers with financial planning and operational analysis; monitor property-level cash flow and operating performance.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper coding; monitor accounts receivable aging and support collection efforts; ensure timely processing of vendor payments and tenant billings; investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Assist with tax reporting requirements, including property tax and sales tax filings when applicable; ensure proper documentation and retention of accounting records.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or commercial real estate. Experience managing multiple properties and entities is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of lease accounting, real estate financial reporting, and a strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with real estate accounting software AppFolio, strong working knowledge of QuickBooks for general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables).
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills; effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies

• GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• AppFolio and QuickBooks accounting platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Financial statement generation and variance analysis
• Tenant CAM reconciliations and lease review
• AP/AR oversight and cash flow monitoring

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger accounts for assigned properties; perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules; generate and analyze monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Record and reconcile rental income, tenant charges, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; review lease agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment and revenue recognition; monitor and reconcile tenant security deposits, CAM reconciliations, and tenant receivables; maintain and update rent rolls for all properties; track fixed assets and depreciation related to real estate properties; reconcile mortgage, loan, and escrow accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; support property managers and asset managers with financial planning and operational analysis; monitor property-level cash flow and operating performance.
• Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper coding; monitor accounts receivable aging and support collection efforts; ensure timely processing of vendor payments and tenant billings; investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with tax reporting requirements, including property tax and sales tax filings when applicable; ensure proper documentation and retention of accounting records.

• GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• AppFolio and QuickBooks accounting platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and financial modeling
• Financial statement generation and variance analysis
• Tenant CAM reconciliations and lease review
• AP/AR oversight and cash flow monitoring
• General ledger maintenance
• Account reconciliations and month-end close processes
• Analytical, organizational, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Knowledge of lease accounting and real estate financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with real estate accounting software AppFolio.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Experience managing multiple properties and entities is highly preferred.