Bookkeeper/Accounting

Vantis Commercial Real Estate and Property Management; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vantis Commercial Real Estate and Property Management seeks a meticulous Bookkeeper to support financial operations across multiple properties. The role demands strong bookkeeping and accounting background, exceptional administrative skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced property management environment.

You will manage ledgers, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and monthly reporting while ensuring adherence to internal controls and lease terms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in real estate/property management.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and Excel; AppFolio experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger records for multiple properties and ownership groups.
• Process accounts payable/receivable; monitor rent collections and vendor payments.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and financial reports.
• Track property-level expenses (CAM, utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance).
• Assist in preparing monthly owner statements and annual budgets.
• Manage tenant ledgers and security deposits; lease-related financial data.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

QuickBooks

Excel

AppFolio

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Integrity

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Business

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Vantis Commercial Real Estate and Property Management

Job Requirements

Job Title: Bookkeeper /Accounting

Department: Accounting / Operations / Lease Oversight

Reports To: Owner

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to serve as a Bookkeeper for our property management firm. This role supports financial operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced property management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records for multiple properties and ownership groups
• Process accounts payable and receivable; monitor tenant rent collections and vendor payments
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and financial reports
• Track property-level expenses including CAM, utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance
• Assist in preparing monthly owner statements and annual budgets
• Manage tenant ledgers, security deposits, and lease-related financial data
• Coordinate with external accountants for year-end reports, 1099s, audits, or tax filings
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and lease terms
• Use accounting/property management software (e.g., QuickBooks and AppFolio).
• Ability to interpret leases for tenant vs landlord expenses, lease renewals and lease enforcement.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting; property management or real estate experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel; experience with AppFolio software is a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills - ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow within the real estate and property management field

Why This Role Matters

This role is crucial to both the financial integrity and operational success of our firm. If you thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy both structure and variety in your workday, this position is for you.