Staff Accountant – Real Estate
- 100% Remote | ? Full-Time | ? USD $10–$12/hour (Depending on Experience)
- Application Instructions (Please Read Before Applying)
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit their application via email.
Please send the following to:
- ••••@hireremoteraven.com
- Updated Resume (PDF format only)
- Updated LinkedIn Profile
- Resume must be comprehensive and written in English
Subject Line Format
Jobstreet Applicant | Staff Accountant – Real Estate | Complete Name
Please note:
- Applications submitted through JobStreet only will not be entertained.
- Only applications received via email using the required subject line will be considered.
- Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Staff Accountant – Real Estate (Remote)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with a background in real estate accounting to support the financial operations of a growing property portfolio. This role is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate accounting for rental income, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and tenant activity.
The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of property accounting principles, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple entities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, amortization, allocations, and adjusting entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
- Record rental income and tenant billings accurately.
- Prepare and reconcile Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges and tenant recoveries.
- Track prepaid expenses, lease-related balances, and escrow accounts.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
- Ensure accurate accounting for property-related transactions.
- Monitor rent collections and accounts receivable aging.
- Assist with delinquency reporting and follow-up activities.
- Review and process property-related invoices.
- Support accurate recording of accounts payable transactions.
- Prepare property-level financial statements and management reports.
- Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Record equity transactions and intercompany entries.
- Support accounting across multiple entities and ownership structures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Assist with continuous process improvements and accounting best practices.
Qualifications
Required- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience (real estate accounting strongly preferred).
- Strong understanding of property accounting principles.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar property accounting software.
- Experience recording equity entries and intercompany transactions.
- Understanding of entity hierarchies and multi-entity accounting.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a remote environment.
- Experience supporting commercial or residential real estate portfolios.
- Experience with property management companies or real estate investment firms.
- Knowledge of GAAP financial reporting.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
- Previous experience working with U.S.-based companies.
Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:
- Yardi Voyager
- Property Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial Reporting Tools
- General Ledger Systems
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Has strong experience in real estate accounting.
- Maintains exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Can independently manage month-end accounting responsibilities.
- Communicates effectively with property managers, finance teams, and stakeholders.
- Enjoys working with multiple entities and complex accounting structures.
- Takes ownership of deadlines and consistently delivers high-quality work.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
- USD $10–$12/hour (depending on experience)
- 100% Remote Work
- Full-Time Opportunity
- Long-term Career Growth
- Work with an established U.S.-based real estate portfolio
- Exposure to multi-entity real estate accounting
- Collaborative and supportive remote team
How to Apply
Interested applicants must send their application via email to:
- ••••@hireremoteraven.com
- Updated Resume (PDF format only)
- Updated LinkedIn Profile
Subject Line
Jobstreet Applicant | Staff Accountant – Real Estate | Complete Name
Applications submitted through JobStreet only will not be entertained. Only applications received via email using the required subject line will be considered. Resumes must be submitted in PDF format. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please Note:This job post is intended to outline the general scope of the role and may not include all responsibilities or qualifications.
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- Interview Notice
Initial screening calls are conducted in the US Mountain Standard Time (MST) zone, with available interview windows between 3:00 AM and 1:00 PM MST. We sincerely appreciate the flexibility of candidates across different time zones and will make every effort to schedule a time that works for you.
- Application Update
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the role.
If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please know that we truly appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that may be a better fit.
Thank you for considering Remote Raven, and we wish you all the best in your job search.