Staff Accountant at Remote Raven

, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

10.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Management Accounting, Trust Accounting, Full-Charge Bookkeeping, Financial Reconciliation, Audit Cleanup, Expense Tracking, QuickBooks Online, Revela PMS, Excel, Communication, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Investor Accounting, Financial Reporting, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

About the Role We are seeking a Staff Accountant with strong experience in Property Management Accounting, Trust Accounting, and Full-Charge Bookkeeping to support our growing real estate and build-to-rent portfolio. This role combines hands-on bookkeeping with accounting responsibilities, including financial reconciliation, trust account management, and audit cleanup for a backlog of records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and confident managing multi-entity property portfolios (140+ properties) with investor distributions and expense tracking. This person will play a critical role in ensuring financial clarity, compliance, and accuracy across all accounts. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Bookkeeping Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for all entities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and expense categorization. Manage Property Management and Trust Accounting in accordance with regulatory and client requirements. Audit, clean up, and bring financials current from a 1.5–2 year backlog. Track property-level expenses, distributions, and investor allocations with precision. Maintain and reconcile trust accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions. Manage and transition bookkeeping functions from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to Revela PMS, ensuring accurate data migration and setup. Record and reconcile rent collections. Financial Reporting & Auditing Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow reports. Reconcile trust and operating accounts monthly. Ensure transparent records for all owner distributions and property-specific financial activities. Support the leadership team with financial audits, variance analysis, and compliance checks. Assist in documenting accounting procedures and improving workflow consistency. Property & Asset Management Support Collaborate with property managers and leadership to support asset management and build-to-rent financial oversight. Generate financial insights to guide decisions around portfolio performance and cash flow. Support accurate reconciliation of rents, security deposits, and owner distributions. Communication & Collaboration Communicate confidently with ownership, investors, and internal staff regarding accounting questions. Troubleshoot issues proactively and provide recommendations for better reporting and efficiency. Coordinate with the CPA or external auditors to ensure compliance and timely reporting. Qualifications CPA 2+ years of experience in Property Management Accounting and Trust Accounting. Proven experience performing full-charge bookkeeping. Proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and RentVine; experience with Revela PMS strongly preferred. Excellent understanding of property-level and investor accounting, including expense allocations and distributions. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple entities. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under minimal supervision. Preferred Skills Experience in Build-to-Rent or Real Estate Asset Management accounting. Strong understanding of trust account compliance and sign-up procedures. Experience auditing and cleaning up historical financial data. Ability to identify discrepancies and implement long-term process improvements. Up to $10/hr Full time 100% Remote Work

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will perform day-to-day bookkeeping and manage property management and trust accounting for a growing real estate portfolio. This role includes preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and compliance checks.