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Real Estate Bookkeeper (Appfolio)
Remote VA
PhilippinesRemote10mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
🏢 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 estate
- Proven expertise in AppFolio software (required)
- Experience managing financials for multiple properties or portfolios
🛠 Skills & Tools
- Advanced proficiency in AppFolio, QuickBooks, and Excel
- Strong understanding of real estate accounting principles
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
🌟 Preferred Traits
- Familiarity with U.S. property management practices
- Experience with trust account reconciliation and owner draw processes
- Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced environment
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