Senior Property Accountant/Controller
Role Overview We are looking for an intelligent, reliable, and highly detailed person to own our financial operations. This is a remote, full-time role for someone who wants stability and enjoys solving challenges within a fast-paced environment. We need a “Rockstar” who is an expert in AppFolio and QuickBooks Online and can hit the ground running without training.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will handle both high-level financial oversight and daily accounting tasks. High-Level Financial Management (The “Controller” Brain) Financial Review: Analyze financial statements, fix mapping errors, and ensure the General Ledger (GL) is 100% correct. Compliance & Audits: Manage 1099s, W2s, and insurance audits. Budgeting: Create regular budgets and track "actual vs. budget" spending to help the company scale. Judgment Calls: Provide expert answers to difficult financial questions and create Financial SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Specialized AP: Pay property taxes, FTB withholdings, and mortgages accurately and on time. Daily Property & Corporate Tasks (The “Expert” Hands) AppFolio Mastery: Perform tenant ledger corrections, oversee security deposit refunds and move-out accounting, and correct property GL errors. QuickBooks Operations: Cut hard checks, enter time-sensitive bills, and manage corporate Accounts Payable (AP) and reimbursements. Payments: Process time-sensitive vendor payments and calculate complex commissions (Lease, BDM, and internal brokerage commissions). Communication: Respond to financial inquiries from owners, vendors, and property managers with professional English. Onboarding: Manage vendor onboarding, including collecting W9s and COIs. Specialized Real Estate Accounting Tenant Actions: Review and approve tenant credits and reversals, and prorated utility bills. Complex Calculations: Handle RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing Systems), CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations, and Section 8 owner accounting. Owner Services: Send monthly owner statements and lead utility start/stop services and prorated billing. What We’re Looking For: Expert Knowledge: 7+ years of accounting with deep experience in California Property Trust Accounting laws. Software Pro: You must be a "Power User" of AppFolio and QuickBooks Online. Reliable: You are a person of high integrity who meets every deadline without being reminded. Collaborative: You enjoy helping property managers and answering technical questions clearly. Detail-Oriented: You take pride in finding and fixing small errors before anyone else sees them. Language & Communication: Excellent written and spoken English is required. Candidates based in Mexico, Central America, or South America are strongly encouraged to apply; candidates from other regions are welcome if their accounting expertise and English proficiency are outstanding. Compensation & Location Pay: $23–$26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Location: Fully remote. We are primarily seeking candidates in Mexico, Central America, or South America, but are open to exceptional candidates globally. Schedule: Full-time, must work PST hours. Why You Will Love This Role Work Independently: No micromanagement and no office drama. Stability: A long-term role with a company that values your hard work. Direct Impact: Your work directly supports the success and growth of the entire company. Fair Rewards: Competitive pay and paid time off for an expert-level professional. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Apply To This Job