Accountant/Bookkeeper

We are seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant / Bookkeeper with proven experience in the real estate or property management industry to support day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of approximately 100 units. Important: Real estate or property management accounting experience is a firm requirement for this role. Applications without this background will not be considered. The successful candidate will play a key part in keeping the books clean, accurate, and ready for review across multiple properties — with a particular focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and making sure invoices are correctly coded and allocated to the right properties. Key Responsibilities - Process accounts payable and vendor bills - Support accounts receivable and rent/payment tracking - Perform bank and credit card reconciliations - Track property-level expenses and allocations - Review, process, and reconcile invoices - Monitor invoice coding and property allocation accuracy - Verify AI-generated invoice entries and correct any errors or misallocations - Maintain accurate data entry and updates within the accounting / property management system - Provide monthly bookkeeping support - Coordinate with the internal team on approvals, payments, and reporting - Help keep the books clean, organized, and ready for review Requirements Required - Proven accounting/bookkeeping experience specifically within the real estate or property management industry — this is a non-negotiable requirement; applications without this background will not be considered - Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes - Comfort with bank and account reconciliations - Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct discrepancies - Proficiency with accounting and/or financial software - Excellent organizational and communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities - Based in South Africa Preferred - Hands-on experience with Yardi (Yardi Breeze Premier in particular) — candidates with Yardi experience will be strongly prioritized. Please highlight Yardi experience clearly in your application. - Familiarity with invoice management and property-level accounting - Previous experience reviewing and correcting AI-assisted data entries Work Schedule - Initially required to work during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours - Opportunity for increased schedule flexibility after onboarding and training - Full-time position Compensation: - R20,000 per month - depending on experience. Originally posted on Himalayas