Property Accountant & Bookkeeper (Part-Time, Austin)

512 Asset Management, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

512 Asset Management, LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Part-Time Property Accountant/Bookkeeper to own day-to-day accounting for multiple entities, coordinate with external CPA, and deliver monthly financials within 3-5 business days after month-end.

The role requires 5-10 years of bookkeeping and real estate accounting experience, advanced Excel, QuickBooks, and familiarity with property management software. In-office/hybrid environment with 10-15 hours per week and competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of bookkeeping and property accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-entity family-office real estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and property management accounting software.
• Experience with online AP platforms (Brex, Ramp, Bill).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Asana or other project/task management software preferred.
• High integrity and ability to work independently.
• Experience with real estate sale/closing accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weekly/Monthly bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, AP/AR, bank, loan and credit card reconciliations.
• Property-level accounting including rent, expenses, capital expenditures, fixed assets, and profitability.
• Coordinate with third-party property managers by reviewing owner statements, reconciling activity, and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage vendors, W-9s, invoice approvals, payment processing, and 1099 support.
• Maintain books for multiple LLCs/entities including rental holding entities, rental properties, homebuilding/sale entities, misc. assets and investments, and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Record transaction-level accounting for affordable housing home sales (closing statements, proceeds, cost basis), coordinating with the outside accounting firm on any tax credit or compliance-related entries.
• Perform monthly close, reconciliations, accruals, and prepare financial statements within 3-5 business days.
• Prepare owner reporting packages including consolidated and property-level financials, cash, budgets vs. actuals, debt, and capital projects.
• Monitor cash balances, debt service, reserves, insurance, and property tax calendars.
• Recommend and implement accounting technology and workflow improvements (e.g., AP automation, expense management, document management).
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain organized digital accounting records.
• Liaison with Tax CPA as needed to support tax filings, extensions, and charitable donation tracking.
• Collaborate with Fractional CFO on accounting and reporting matters.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity bookkeeping

Independent worker

Tools

QuickBooks

Property management software

Excel (Advanced)

Brex

Ramp

Bill

Asana

Job description

512 Asset Management, LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Part-Time Property Accountant/Bookkeeper to own day-to-day accounting for multiple entities, coordinate with external CPA, and deliver monthly financials within 3-5 business days after month-end.

The role requires 5-10 years of bookkeeping and real estate accounting experience, advanced Excel, QuickBooks, and familiarity with property management software. In-office/hybrid environment with 10-15 hours per week and competitive hourly compensation.