QuickBooks Bookkeeper (Property Industry)

QuickBooks Bookkeeper (Property Industry)

Job Title: QuickBooks Bookkeeper – Property Industry
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: 3pm to 11pm

About the Role

Our client, a growing real estate investment and property management company, is seeking an experienced QuickBooks Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong background in Accounts Payable, QuickBooks, and the property/real estate industry.

You will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable function across multiple entities, maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and supporting the finance team with timely and accurate reporting. Experience working in a fast-paced real estate environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently across multiple entities.
• Manage the full invoice approval workflow from receipt through to payment.
• Verify invoice accuracy and ensure correct coding to the general ledger.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process electronic payments and wire transfers.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and respond to payment-related queries.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions are completed within required deadlines.

Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
• Record daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, journal entries, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.
• Generate financial reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and financial controls.

Property Accounting

• Support bookkeeping functions for multiple real estate entities.
• Track property-related expenses and vendor payments.
• Assist with reconciliations relating to rental properties and property operating expenses.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting across the property portfolio.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the property or real estate industry.
• Strong Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Experience working with multiple entities.
• Excellent understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Advantageous

• Experience with Yardi or other property management/accounting software.
• Experience working with US-based companies.
• Knowledge of real estate accounting practices and property management financial processes.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Comfortable working during USA business hours in a fully remote environment.

Originally posted on Himalayas