🏢 Job Title : Real Estate Bookkeeper (AppFolio)
📍 Location : Remote | 📅 Employment Type : Full-Time | 💼 Department : Finance & Accounting
📝 Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Bookkeeper with advanced proficiency in AppFolio to manage financial records, reconcile accounts, and support property management operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in real estate accounting and a proactive approach to financial accuracy and compliance.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records for multiple properties using AppFolio
- Process accounts payable and receivable, including vendor bills and tenant payments
- Reconcile bank accounts, trust accounts, and credit card statements monthly
- Prepare owner statements, financial reports, and draw schedules
- Monitor and manage tenant ledgers, security deposits, and lease-related transactions
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and real estate-specific accounting standards
- Collaborate with property managers to resolve discrepancies and support audits
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and year-end financial preparations
- Handle tax documentation, 1099s, and other regulatory filings as needed
📚 Qualifications
🎓 Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)CPA or Bookkeeping Certification (a plus)💼 Experience
Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in real estateProven expertise in AppFolio software (required)Experience managing financials for multiple properties or portfolios🛠 Skills & Tools
Advanced proficiency in AppFolio, QuickBooks, and ExcelStrong understanding of real estate accounting principlesExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration🌟 Preferred Traits
Familiarity with U.S. property management practicesExperience with trust account reconciliation and owner draw processesComfortable working in a remote, fast-paced environment