Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Real Estate Bookkeeper with strong expertise in QuickBooks Enterprise to support day-to-day accounting operations across a portfolio of properties. This role is critical in managing financial records, ensuring accuracy, and supporting reporting for property management and ownership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain accurate financial records for multiple real estate entities (residential, commercial, or mixed-use)
- Record and reconcile daily transactions, including rent collections, vendor payments, and operating expenses
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Manage general ledger, journal entries, and account classifications
Property & Tenant Accounting
- Track rent rolls, tenant payments, and lease-related charges
- Post CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges, property taxes, and utilities
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on delinquencies
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
- Manage 1099 tracking and reporting
- Coordinate with property managers on approvals and coding
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Assist with budgeting and variance analysis
- Support ownership and leadership with ad hoc financial reporting
QuickBooks Enterprise
- Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Enterprise for real estate accounting
- Set up and manage classes, properties, and job costing structures
- Ensure data integrity and proper system usage across entities
Compliance & Support
- Assist with year-end close and tax preparation
- Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Maintain organized financial documentation and files
Qualifications
Required
- 3-7+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in real estate or property management
- Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Enterprise
- Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting practices
- Experience with bank reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
Preferred
- Experience managing multiple entities or properties
- Familiarity with CAM reconciliations and lease structures
- Background in construction or development accounting (a plus)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.