Bookkeeper – Real Estate & Property Operations

Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a growing real estate and property management organization in Carlsbad! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with financial records, tracking property expenses, and keeping multiple accounts organized. You'll partner with property managers and leadership to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when needed.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who likes variety, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys identifying discrepancies before they become larger issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple properties and operating accounts.

• Record daily transactions, deposits, expenses, and journal entries.

• Process accounts payable invoices and coordinate vendor payments.

• Prepare tenant invoices and track incoming rent and other property-related payments.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and property operating accounts monthly.

• Review outstanding receivables and follow up on discrepancies or overdue balances.

• Maintain vendor files, lease-related financial documentation, and organized digital records.

• Assist with monthly financial statements, including profit and loss reports.

• Allocate expenses to the appropriate properties, departments, and general ledger accounts.

• Support month-end close and prepare schedules for the outside CPA or accounting manager.

• Research discrepancies and communicate with property managers to resolve questions.

• Assist with annual budgeting, audit requests, and year-end tax preparation support.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.

• Experience with QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio, or similar accounting platforms preferred.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple accounts and recurring deadlines independently.

• Real estate or property management experience is a plus.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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