Bookkeeper – Property Management

Air Comfort, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching up to 4%

Subsidized health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

Hybrid schedule

Employee of the Month $100 gift card

Team events and growth opportunities

Job summary

Los Angeles Property Management Group (LAPMG) is seeking a meticulous Full Charge Bookkeeper for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties in the Los Angeles area. You will manage the full accounting cycle, from daily entries to month-end close, CAM billings, and owner reporting.

You’ll collaborate with tenants, vendors, and clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reconciliations while leveraging AppFolio and Excel to support financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years full-charge bookkeeping or accounting with month-end close
• 2+ years commercial property management accounting, CAM billings
• Review leases to bill tenants and recover expenses
• Strong general accounting: reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, AP/AR
• Excel proficiency with pivot tables and lookups
• Experience using AppFolio or similar PM software
• Analytical problem-solving and high level of integrity
• Organized, deadline-driven, confidentiality in financials
• Clear professional communication with owners, tenants, vendors
• Independent yet collaborative team player
• Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Own accounting cycle for assigned portfolios, including daily transactions and month-end close
• Post CAM estimates, tax and insurance recoveries for tenants
• Prepare CAM reconciliations and true-ups between actuals and estimates
• Review leases for expense recoveries and gross-up provisions
• Respond to tenant/client questions with supporting documentation
• Process AP and issue vendor payments per schedule
• Manage AR: billing, posting, cash applications, late fees
• Perform bank, credit card, and security deposit reconciliations
• Record journal entries, accruals, depreciation, and prepaid expenses
• Prepare owner reporting packages: balance sheets, income statements, GL detail
• Assist with budgets and CAM estimates for upcoming year
• Handle owner distributions and intercompany balances
• Maintain W-9s, vendor records, and 1099 filings

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Independant work

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Bookkeeper – Property Management

Location: Studio City, CA 91604 (Ventura Blvd. & Vineland Blvd.)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4 days in office, 1 day remote from home, with 1-hour lunch)

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Annual Benefits: 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 6 paid sick days, 401K with 100% matched on up to 4% of earnings, subsidized health insurance, dental and vision, opportunity for growth and continuous development opportunities!

Who We Are

At Los Angeles Property Management Group (LAPMG), we’re more than a property management company. We’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing tenants with homes they love and clients with peace of mind. We manage a portfolio of residential and commercial properties across LA with integrity, care, and a relentless drive to be the best.

We believe in doing things the right way, honoring commitments, celebrating each other’s wins, and creating a workplace where people love coming to work each morning. If you’re looking for a team that supports your growth and genuinely values your presence, welcome home.

Why We Need You

Behind every successful property portfolio is someone making sure the numbers are right.

That’s where you come in.

As our Full Charge Bookkeeper, you’ll play an important role in keeping the financial side of our properties accurate, organized, and running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of the accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of residential and commercial properties, helping ensure that transactions are properly recorded, accounts are reconciled, financial reports are accurate, and owners have the information they need to make sound decisions.

This position goes beyond traditional bookkeeping. You’ll work directly with commercial leases, tenant billings, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges, operating expense recoveries, reconciliations, and month-end financial reporting.

Your attention to detail matters. Your ability to investigate discrepancies matters. Your judgment and integrity matter.

When the books are accurate and the details are handled correctly, our entire property management operation is stronger. That’s the impact you’ll have here.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

As our Full Charge Bookkeeper, you’ll own the accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio, from daily transaction processing through month-end close and financial reporting.

You’ll also:

• Maintain the full accounting cycle for assigned entities, including transaction entry, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Calculate, bill, and post monthly Common Area Maintenance (CAM) estimates, along with applicable real estate tax and insurance recoveries for commercial tenants
• Prepare annual CAM reconciliations and true-up statements by comparing actual recoverable operating expenses with tenant estimates and processing resulting billings or credits
• Review commercial leases to identify recoverable expense categories, pro-rata shares, base years, caps, exclusions, and gross-up provisions
• Respond to tenant and client questions regarding CAM charges and provide supporting documentation when needed
• Process accounts payable, obtain required approvals, and issue vendor payments according to established schedules
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including tenant billing, rent posting, cash application, and late fees
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and security deposit reconciliations for assigned entities
• Record journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and depreciation schedules
• Prepare monthly and annual owner reporting packages, including balance sheets, income statements, general ledger detail, and budget-to-actual variance reporting
• Assist with annual operating budgets and the calculation of CAM estimates for the upcoming year
• Process owner distributions and maintain intercompany and related-party account balances
• Maintain accurate W-9 and vendor records and assist with year-end 1099 filings
• Maintain accounting records in AppFolio, including the chart of accounts, vendor and tenant records, and property setup
• Help ensure accounting practices follow company policies, applicable accounting principles, and client trust account requirements
• Communicate professionally with clients, tenants, vendors, and colleagues by phone, email, and other business communication channels
• Research discrepancies, identify the source of errors, and work toward timely and accurate resolutions
• Take on additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed

This is a detail-driven position where accuracy, organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential every day.

You Have These Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience, including the full accounting cycle through month-end close and financial statement preparation with limited oversight
• You have at least 2 years of commercial property management accounting experience, including CAM billings and annual CAM reconciliations
• You have experience reviewing commercial leases and translating lease provisions into tenant billings and expense recoveries
• You have strong knowledge of account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• You are proficient with Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions
• You have experience using AppFolio or a comparable property management accounting platform
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable researching discrepancies rather than simply identifying them
• You are highly organized and able to manage multiple properties, entities, deadlines, and reconciliation cycles while maintaining accuracy
• You understand the importance of confidentiality and integrity when working with financial information and client funds
• You communicate clearly and professionally with owners, tenants, vendors, and coworkers
• You are comfortable working independently while also collaborating with the rest of the team
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience

It Would Be Nice If...

• You’re fluent in both English and Spanish and can comfortably communicate with Spanish-speaking tenants and others
• You have extensive experience with AppFolio and property management accounting
• You have strong knowledge of commercial lease administration and expense recovery provisions
• You have experience preparing owner financial reporting packages and annual operating budgets
• You enjoy working with numbers but also understand the people and properties behind those numbers
• You’re naturally curious and enjoy figuring out why something doesn’t balance or reconcile
• You take pride in producing accurate work and meeting important accounting deadlines

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At LAPMG, we don’t just appreciate our team—we invest in them. Here’s what we offer:

• 401K with 100% matching up to 4%
• Subsidized health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off: 8 holidays, 10 vacation days, 6 sick days
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in the office and 1 day working remotely from home
• Employee of the Month Opportunity ($100 gift card)
• Regular employee events, birthday celebrations, and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development