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Real Estate Accountant

RentersHub
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2025
We’re hiring a detail-oriented accountant to join our expanding real estate team! You’ll reconcile accounts, keep track of accounts payable and receivable, and organize all our financial records. This role is perfect for someone who loves creating order out of chaos and wants to see the impact their job makes on a daily basis. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re looking to grow your accounting career with an upbeat, fast-paced team. Apply now!Compensation:

$46,000 - $55,000 yearly

Responsibilities:
  • Communicate with all vendors, partners, and staff regarding payments and financial records to ensure bills are paid promptly
  • Post detailed journal entries to the general ledger to streamline the reconciliation process
  • Review accounts payable and receivable everyday to make sure invoices and expense reports are accurate
  • Ready our books for monthly and quarterly reports
  • Prepare detailed reconciliations for each account to ensure every transaction is accounted for

Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Directly responsible for the bookkeeping activities of the community, including paying bills, creating and receiving purchase orders, changing orders, processing A/P, A/R, delinquencies, collections, and invoicing
  • Facilitate all incoming payments and outgoing checks, including printing, obtaining signatures for, and distributing checks as necessary
  • Review accounts payable and receivable every day to make sure invoices and expense reports are accurate
  • Maintaining accurate records of all bookkeeping transactions; adjusts ledgers, prepares/reconciles delinquency reports, verifies/adjusts BAH, and submits write-off packages
  • Assists with the preparation of monthly financial accounting reports and explanation of budget variances
  • Vendor/contractor communications concerning billing and invoicing
  • Complete other accounting tasks as needed to assist the real estate team
Qualifications:
  • Has strong abilities in communication, both in writing and by phone
  • Some accounting experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • High school diploma required, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is highly valued
  • Real estate industry experience is highly valued
  • Must have Real Estate Accounting Experience (Property Management Accounting, Rentals, etc.)
  • The position requires 3 or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Proficiency in personal computer skills, keyboard, Internet search, email correspondence, math, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc., and other software applications preferred (i.e.Quickbooks, Appfolio)
  • Effective communication and interaction with the management team, military partners, co-workers, vendors, or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assigned duties to ensure operational objectives are achieved
  • Must possess a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions, under all circumstances
  • Working with rental portfolios for at least 5 years is strongly preferred
  • Ability to travel to other local office locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities
  • Experience in accounting, real estate accounting, or property accounting preferred


Key traits:

  • Self-starter
  • Good communicator
  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Team player
  • Results Driven
  • Able to work within 30/60/90 goals


Technical needs:

  • Quickbooks experience required
  • AppFolio experience preferred
  • Apple Product experience is preferred
  • Google software preferred
  • Experience with Asana and Slack preferred


Must be able to commute and have dependable transportation. Must have at least 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or construction. Must be able to work a half day every other Saturday.

About Company


Our Story

At RentersHub, we are dedicated to transforming the rental experience for both property owners and tenants. Our journey in property management began with a vision to provide innovative solutions that elevate the standards of living and investment.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between property management excellence and modern living. We strive to create thriving communities where tenants feel at home and property owners enjoy hassle-free management, all while maximizing property value and returns.

At RentersHub, we pride ourselves on delivering a wide array of property management services designed to meet the diverse needs of property owners and tenants alike.

With a focus on excellence, innovation, and tenant satisfaction, we offer a complete package that transforms property management into a seamless and rewarding experience.

Salary : $46,000 - $55,000

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