Real Estate Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up a complete bookkeeping system tailored to real estate fix-and-flip operations (chart of accounts, workflows, reporting)
• Track property acquisitions, renovation expenses, holding costs, and resale proceeds
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and vendor payments
• Manage invoices, receipts, and documentation for each property/project
• Generate monthly financial reports, including P&L per property, cash flow, and ROI tracking
• Coordinate with CPA or tax preparer for filings and compliance
• Maintain organized records for audits, investor reporting, and loan documentation

Requirements:

• Proven experience in real estate bookkeeping, especially fix-and-flip or investment properties
• Ability to set up accounting systems from scratch (QuickBooks Online preferred)
• Strong understanding of real estate transactions, cost tracking, and project-based accounting
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with bookkeeping for LLCs, S-Corps, or investment entities
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with remote teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, and project management tools
• Knowledge of real estate tax deductions and cost segregation
• Familiarity with investor reporting or syndication structures (a plus)

Originally posted on Himalayas