Real Estate Accountant/Bookkeeper (Remote)

About this role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant / Bookkeeper with proven experience in the real estate or property management industry to support day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of approximately 100 units.
Important: Real estate or property management accounting experience is a firm requirement for this role. Applications without this background will not be considered.
The successful candidate will play a key part in keeping the books clean, accurate, and ready for review across multiple properties — with a particular focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and making sure invoices are correctly coded and allocated to the right properties.
Key Responsibilities
Process accounts payable and vendor bills
Support accounts receivable and rent/payment tracking
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Track property-level expenses and allocations
Review, process, and reconcile invoices
Monitor invoice coding and property allocation accuracy
Verify AI-generated invoice entries and correct any errors or misallocations
Maintain accurate data entry and updates within the accounting / property management system
Provide monthly bookkeeping support
Coordinate with the internal team on approvals, payments, and reporting
Help keep the books clean, organized, and ready for review
Requirements
Required
Proven accounting/bookkeeping experience specifically within the real estate or property management industry — this is a non-negotiable requirement; applications without this background will not be considered
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
Comfort with bank and account reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct discrepancies
Proficiency with accounting and/or financial software
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Based in South Africa
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Yardi (Yardi Breeze Premier in particular) — candidates with Yardi experience will be strongly prioritized. Please highlight Yardi experience clearly in your application.
Familiarity with invoice management and property-level accounting
Previous experience reviewing and correcting AI-assisted data entries
Work Schedule
Initially required to work during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours
Opportunity for increased schedule flexibility after onboarding and training
Full-time position

Compensation:
- R20,000 per month - depending on experience.