Real Estate Accountant – QBO Experience

Location: Work from Home
Type of Employment: Full-time
Work Shift: US Business Hours

About Us

At OurAssistants, we connect U.S.-based real estate and property management companies with highly skilled virtual professionals. We support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability through dependable remote talent. Learn more at ourassistants.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant with strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience to manage financial operations for real estate portfolios. This role focuses on maintaining accurate books, performing reconciliations, tracking property-level financials, and ensuring clean reporting for owners and leadership.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with real estate accounting workflows, understands property-level reporting, and is comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online.

• Record and reconcile rent payments, owner contributions, expenses, and vendor invoices.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Ensure proper GL coding by property and class tracking (if applicable).

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.

• Generate property-level reports for owners and stakeholders.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Owner & Vendor Support

• Track owner distributions and prepare owner statements.

• Coordinate with vendors regarding payments and discrepancies.

• Assist in responding to financial inquiries from property managers or owners.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and company policies.

• Maintain organized digital records and audit-ready documentation.

• Flag discrepancies, missing transactions, or unusual variances proactively.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in US real estate or property management accounting.

• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO).

• Solid understanding of rent ledgers, owner statements, reconciliations, and property-level accounting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a remote setup.

Additional Requirements

• Must be currently residing in the Philippines or Latin America.

• Must have a stable internet connection and a remote-ready workstation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Permanent remote work setup

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative team environment