Senior Property Accountant/Controller

Overview

A remote, full-time Senior Property Accountant / Controller position is available with a focus on managing financial operations for a real estate organization. The role offers a pay range of $23–$26 per hour, based on experience, and is open to candidates worldwide, with a preference for those located in Mexico, Central America, or South America. The position requires working Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours.

Responsibilities

High-Level Financial Management

• Analyze financial statements, correct mapping errors, and ensure the General Ledger (GL) accuracy.
• Manage compliance tasks including 1099s, W2s, and insurance audits.
• Develop budgets and monitor actual spending against budgets to support company growth.
• Provide expert financial guidance and develop Financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately process specialized accounts payable such as property taxes, Franchise Tax Board withholdings, and mortgage payments.

Daily Property and Corporate Accounting Tasks

• Utilize AppFolio to perform tenant ledger corrections, manage security deposit refunds, move-out accounting, and correct property GL errors.
• Use QuickBooks Online to issue checks, enter time-sensitive bills, and manage corporate accounts payable and reimbursements.
• Process vendor payments promptly and calculate complex commissions including lease, Business Development Manager (BDM), and internal brokerage commissions.
• Communicate professionally in English with owners, vendors, and property managers regarding financial inquiries.
• Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including collection of W9 forms and Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

Specialized Real Estate Accounting

• Review and approve tenant credits, reversals, and prorated utility bills.
• Manage Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS), Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, and Section 8 owner accounting.
• Prepare and send monthly owner statements and coordinate utility start/stop services and prorated billing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience with in-depth knowledge of California Property Trust Accounting laws.
• Expert proficiency in AppFolio and QuickBooks Online as a power user.
• High reliability and integrity with a strong track record of meeting deadlines independently.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to assist property managers and clearly explain technical accounting matters.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and correcting errors.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Preferred candidates reside in Mexico, Central America, or South America; however, exceptional candidates from other regions with strong accounting expertise and English proficiency are welcome.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $23–$26, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Full-time schedule aligned with Pacific Standard Time hours.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Opportunity for long-term employment with stability and autonomy.

Location

This is a fully remote position. Candidates from Mexico, Central America, and South America are preferred, but applications from other regions with outstanding qualifications are considered.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.