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