Bookkeeper

Downstreet’s Real Estate Development; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with company match up to 4.5%

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)

Hybrid remote/office schedule

Job summary

Downstreet is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to support the finance team in Central Vermont. You will manage core accounting tasks, ensure accurate tenant payments and vendor invoices, and work closely with the Financial Controller and three other accountants.

This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration across Sage Intacct, Yardi, and Fortress systems, with a hybrid remote/office schedule after intro period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional accounting coursework is a plus.
• At least two years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience; nonprofit or property management exposure is a plus.
• Comfortable using accounting and property management software (Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Yardi, Fortress).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, including tenant payments and security deposits.
• Process invoices and payables through Bill.com with accurate coding and policy compliance.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare journal entries for cash, A/R, A/P, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Maintain accurate records in Sage Intacct, integrated with Yardi and Fortress systems.
• Assist with financial reporting and annual audits; support process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework or training

Tools

Sage Intacct

Bill.com

Yardi

Fortress

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

We are currently looking for a full-time Bookkeeper to join our team!

As a member of our finance team, you’ll manage essential day-to-day accounting functions and help keep our financial systems running smoothly. Working closely with the Financial Controller and three other accountants, you’ll ensure that transactions—from tenant payments to vendor invoices—are accurate, timely, and handled with integrity.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and processes and wants to use their accounting skills to support affordable housing in Central Vermont.

Key Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable, including tenant payments and security deposits.
Process invoices and payables through Bill.com, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with policies.

Perform monthly account reconciliations and prepare journal entries for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and accruals.

Maintain accurate records in Sage Intacct, integrated with Yardi and Fortress property management systems.

Assist with financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) and annual audits.

Support special projects and help identify ways to streamline and improve accounting operations.

Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or training in accounting or bookkeeping is a plus.

At least two years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience; experience in nonprofit or property management settings is a plus.

Comfortable using accounting and property management software; experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Yardi, or Fortress is a plus.

Strong skills in Excel and attention to detail.

Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, dependent on experience.

Downstreet also provides a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 403(b) with company match up to 4.5%
• Dental insurance benefits
• Life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• Generous paid leave allowances (vacation, sick, and personal time)
• Hybrid remote/office work schedule available after introductory period

Downstreet is strongest when we have a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Downstreet is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.