Property Bookkeeper

Jobot; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Property Bookkeeper in Fremont, CA to manage day-to-day accounting for a residential property portfolio. You will handle rent collection, AR/AP, trust accounts, and reporting to owners and operations teams.

The role requires 3+ years in property management accounting, proficiency with AppFolio, and meticulous attention to regulatory compliance and financial accuracy. In-office position with growth opportunities and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience in property management or real estate.
• Experience with AppFolio is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of trust accounting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage rent collection, tenant payments, and accounts receivable processes.
• Handle accounts payable, vendor payments, utilities, recurring property expenses, and 1099 preparation.
• Prepare owner distributions, financial statements, and monthly accounting reports.
• Perform trust account and bank reconciliations, including 3-way reconciliations and compliance-related accounting.
• Process security deposit refunds and maintain accurate financial records.
• Set up new properties, owners, and accounting details within the property management system.
• Support general accounting and administrative operations while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Trust accounting

Reconciliations

Multitasking

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Property Bookkeeper

$75000 - $85000 per year | Fremont, CA | On-site | Permanent

Family Owned Property

A bit about us:

Family Owned company with a fun and collaborative team

Why join us?

This is a family owned and operating company, stable and strong portfolio with growth opportunities

Job Details

Our client is a stable and growing real estate and property management organization seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations across a residential property portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with strong property management accounting experience, trust account expertise, and familiarity with AppFolio or similar software.

Pay: $75k - $85k annually

In Office in Fremont, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Manage rent collection, tenant payments, and accounts receivable processes.
• Handle accounts payable, vendor payments, utilities, recurring property expenses, and 1099 preparation.
• Prepare owner distributions, financial statements, and monthly accounting reports.
• Perform trust account and bank reconciliations, including 3-way reconciliations and compliance-related accounting.
• Process security deposit refunds and maintain accurate financial records.
• Set up new properties, owners, and accounting details within the property management system.
• Support general accounting and administrative operations while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of Bookkeeping or accounting experience within property management or real estate.
• Experience with AppFolio is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of trust accounting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with property owners, vendors, and operations teams while maintaining accurate financial records for a growing real estate portfolio.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.