A boutique commercial property management firm where smart, proactive people thrive is adding a real estate bookkeeper to its team in New Rochelle, NY. The real estate bookkeeper will play a critical role in daily accounting operations, partnering closely with leadership to keep property finances accurate, organized, and moving forward. This position owns accounts payable and receivable, rent application, vendor billing, and financial tracking across a diverse portfolio of commercial assets. The right candidate is sharp, detail-obsessed, and energized by taking initiative. This is not a role where someone waits for direction; this is a seat at the table where ideas, improvements, and ownership are expected.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 / Year DOE

Real Estate Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting functions, including AP and AR
• Enter invoices, code expenses accurately, and maintain the chart of accounts
• Reconcile and post rent payments by tenant, property, and month
• Monitor utility bills and ensure correct billing for vacant tenant spaces
• Support annual and quarterly financial cycles, including tax and insurance responsibilities
• Assist with tenant bill-backs, permits, and regulatory payments
• Track spend and support budget monitoring for each property
• Maintain organized documentation within QuickBooks and Microsoft 365
• Help strengthen operational systems through new process adoption and automation
• Support the office with tenant-facing tasks, calls, and occasional tech needs

Real Estate Bookkeeper Requirements:

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, including AP/AR ownership
• At least 1 year of experience in commercial or residential property management
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation
• QuickBooks and Outlook proficiency
• Highly organized, strong common sense, and high attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the initiative to self-direct and problem-solve
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week and support occasional tenant needs
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools
• Experience improving systems, workflows, or automation preferred
• Comfort supporting a website or light marketing projects preferred

Benefits:

• Medical coverage (HMO) or stipend if already insured
• 2 weeks PTO + flexible sick time from day one
• Supportive flexibility for family needs and life events
• Small holiday bonus
• Stable schedule: 40 hours per week, no overtime expected
• Opportunities to influence improvements and future practices
• High trust environment with direct access to decision makers
• Growth potential as the company expands its portfolio

If you’re looking to get lost in a large corporate structure, this isn’t for you. If you want to be trusted, seen, and valued, this is where you belong. #LI-MB1