Bookkeeper

Ledgent; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join its accounting team for a growing real estate investment and property management company. You will maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities include recording daily transactions, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, tenant billing, and monthly reporting. 2+ years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency with QuickBooks/Yardi/AppFolio/Sage are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience in real estate, property management, construction, or related industry preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions for multiple properties and entities.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and operating accounts.
• Assist with tenant billing, rent collections, and security deposit tracking.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with property managers regarding expenses, vendor payments, and tenant account inquiries.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

AppFolio

Sage

Job description

A growing real estate investment and property management company is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join its accounting team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and ensuring the timely processing of transactions across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions for multiple properties and entities
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and operating accounts
• Assist with tenant billing, rent collections, and security deposit tracking
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly financial reports and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Coordinate with property managers regarding expenses, vendor payments, and tenant account inquiries
• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience working within the real estate, property management, construction, or related industry preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio, Sage, or similar accounting software
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and account reconciliations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity accounting experience
• Exposure to commercial and/or residential property accounting
• Familiarity with CAM reconciliations, rent rolls, and tenant ledgers
• Understanding of real estate financial reporting practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.