Bookkeeper (Real Estate Industry) at Howard

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bookkeeping, Real Estate Accounting, Transaction Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Financial Statement Preparation, QuickBooks Online, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, Bill.com, Excel, Attention to Detail, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with Real Estate experience to support a portfolio of real estate clients. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting, accurate transaction processing, and supporting month-end close under the guidance of senior accounting leadership. The ideal candidate has hands-on real estate accounting experience, is comfortable working across multiple entities, and can manage recurring accounting tasks independently while escalating issues appropriately. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely client reporting. Key Responsibilities Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned real estate clients, including: Recording transactions Bank and credit card reconciliations Accounts payable and expense processing Support month-end close by: Preparing reconciliations and schedules Assisting with financial statement preparation Ensuring completeness and accuracy of data Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate entities Process and review invoices, payments, and expense reports using tools such as Bill.com and Ramp Track and record real estate-specific transactions including: Rent and CAM income Operating expenses Security deposits Loan payments Work with senior accounting staff to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or missing documentation Assist with onboarding new clients by gathering documentation and setting up accounting systems Communicate professionally with internal team members and, when appropriate, with clients to resolve routine accounting questions Required Experience & Qualifications 2+ years of real estate bookkeeping or accounting experience Hands-on experience with property accounting and multi-entity structures Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (required) Experience with real estate systems such as Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar preferred Experience with Bill.com, Ramp, and Excel (intermediate level) preferred What Will Disqualify a Candidate No real estate accounting or bookkeeping experience Inability to independently manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks Poor attention to detail or lack of accountability Requiring excessive supervision for routine responsibilities Professional Attributes Strong attention to detail and accuracy Organized and deadline-oriented Comfortable managing multiple entities and recurring monthly tasks Clear communicator who knows when to escalate issues Ownership mindset and reliability are essential

Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper will perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned real estate clients, including recording transactions and bank reconciliations. They will also support month-end close activities and maintain accurate general ledger records.