Junior Property Accountant

Somewhere; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A real estate firm is seeking a Junior Property Accountant to manage commercial properties. The role involves billing, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of real estate accounting experience and knowledge of US GAAP. This position offers a monthly salary of $900 - $1,400 and operates under U.S. business hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting and US GAAP.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Send monthly tenant bills and record tenant payments.
• Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use.

Skills

Real estate accounting experience

Knowledge of US GAAP

Proficient in Excel

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Position: Junior Property Accountant
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST preferred)
Salary Range: $900 - $1,400/month
Type of Contract: Independent Contractor
About the Company

A real estate firm focused on managing commercial properties with strong financial controls and accurate reporting to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Send monthly tenant bills and record tenant payments
• Perform month-end bank reconciliations and close procedures
• Update tenancy occupancy and stacking plans
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
• Review and analyze general ledger and financial statements
• Prepare accrual and adjusting journal entries
• Conduct balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports for internal use and external partners
• Analyze property cash flows and assist with budgeting
• Support business process and technology integration initiatives
• Handle special projects as assigned by senior management

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of real estate accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting and US GAAP
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software such as MRI or Yardi
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in property management accounting
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with business process improvements or technology integration
• Comfortable working in a lean finance team