REAL ESTATE BOOKKEEPER

RJ Staffing

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Billing, Bookkeeping, Corporate Policies, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, Escrow, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Intuit Quickbooks, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Exchange Server, Payroll Administration, Real Estate, Real Estate Forms and Closings, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Time Management, Trial Balances, Underwriting, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

POSTED

8 days ago

Client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to support title insurance and 1031 exchange operations. This is a nationally-focused role requiring a thorough understanding of real estate financial transactions and escrow accounting. The Bookkeeper will manage day-to-day financial recordkeeping across a high-volume, multi-state transaction environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm. Salary depends on experience. Company offers health, PTO, and employee savings plan.

Responsibilities:
Escrow & Trust Account Management
Maintain and reconcile escrow and trust accounts.
Process, record, and disburse escrow funds for real estate closings
Investigate and resolve escrow discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensure strict three-way reconciliation of escrow accounts (bank statement, escrow ledger, trial balance) on a monthly basis.
1031 Exchange Accounting
Record and track all 1031 exchange transactions, including forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges.
Monitor exchange timelines.
Prepare exchange proceeds reports and coordinate with Qualified Intermediary (QI) team on fund disbursements.
Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all exchange transactions per IRS requirements.
General Bookkeeping & Accounts Management
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including premium remittances to underwriters.
Record daily financial transactions in the accounting software using QuickBooks.
Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts monthly.
Prepare and process payroll entries
Manage vendor relationships, process invoices, and ensure timely payment.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Reporting & Compliance
Generate financial reports including profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and transaction summaries.
Assist with premium tax filings and underwriter remittance schedules across multiple states.
Support annual audits and regulatory examinations by providing documentation and reconciliations.
Maintain records in accordance with state title insurance regulations and company retention policies.
Prepare 1099 forms and other required tax documentation annually.

About the Company

RJ Staffing

Why should you go to RJ-Staffing for your next career placement?

Because RJ-Staffing has been recruiting for great LOCAL companies for over 25 years and has helped thousands of our neighbors in obtaining positions over the years.

Our unique, personal approach and our dedicated, friendly Staffing Coordinators provide an uncommon personal working relationship along with a comprehensive evaluation of your skills and career goals.

Whether you are looking for short-term Temporary work, Temporary-To-Hire or Direct Hire, we are here to help.

We partner with LOCAL companies in Rockland and Bergen Counties. From small family owned companies to medium and large Fortune 500 firms.

Never a fee charged for registering or for placement!

RJ-Staffing: where personnel is personal!

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1996

WEBSITE

http://www.rjstaffing.com

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