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Somewhere · 18 hours ago

Bookkeeper + Accountant (Part-time, remote)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Somewhere is seeking a part-time bookkeeper/accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a small real estate portfolio. The role involves maintaining accurate books, managing billing and payments in AppFolio, and producing financial reports and dashboards.

Staffing & Recruiting

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Property & OpCo Bookkeeping

Maintain accurate books for:

3 active properties

Operating company (OpCo)

1 vacant land entity

Handle day-to-day bookkeeping: coding transactions, recording income/expenses, and maintaining a consistent chart of accounts

Manage intercompany entries (loans, reimbursements, management fees, etc.) between properties and the OpCo

AppFolio Billing & Payments

Enter and code vendor bills in AppFolio and ensure approvals are completed before payment

Schedule and process vendor payments and owner distributions in AppFolio

Assist with tenant charge setups, recurring charges, and late fee rules as needed

Reconcile AppFolio activity with bank accounts regularly

Monthly Close & Reconciliations

Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for all entities

Close books monthly and prepare basic property-level financials:

P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow by property

OpCo P&L and Balance Sheet

Verify that security deposits, escrow balances, and lender/loan balances tie out

Reporting & Dashboards

Build and maintain custom reporting, including:

Global cash flow across properties, OpCo, and land

Performance vs. budget for each property and OpCo

Period-over-period comparisons (monthly/quarterly)

Design and maintain dashboard-style reports (Excel/Google Sheets or AppFolio exports) that:

Roll up performance across the portfolio

Highlight variances and trends

Provide brief monthly commentary on key variances and cash needs

Compliance & Coordination

Coordinate with the Principal and property management team on:

Payables timing and cash allocations

Owner distributions vs. reserve targets

Support year-end CPA and tax prep by maintaining clean books, schedules, and documentation

Assist with 1099 preparation (or coordination with CPA/payroll provider)

Process & Systems Improvement

Help refine accounting workflows and checklists (monthly close, payment cycles, reporting calendar)

Recommend improvements to the chart of accounts, class/property tagging, and reporting structure

Document key accounting processes to ensure clarity and scalability

Qualification

AppFolioQuickBooks OnlineReal estate accountingExcelGoogle SheetsResponsiveDetail-orientedCommunication

Required

Must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S

5-7 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally with: Small to mid-sized real estate investors, operators, or property managers; Multifamily, SFR portfolios, or mixed-use properties

Hands-on AppFolio experience strongly preferred (or major PM software plus willingness to transition)

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar general ledger tools; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

Solid understanding of real estate accounting concepts, including: Property vs. OpCo accounting; CapEx vs. OpEx; Security deposits, escrows, and loan balances

Ability to work 6-10 hours per week with independence and clear deadlines

Detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable communicating within evolving systems