Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of a residential real estate portfolio in East Hanover, New Jersey. This on-site position is ideal for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a dependable accounting team. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple apartment communities in a stable, long-established property management environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities for several residential properties, ensuring financial records remain complete and current.

• Handle incoming and outgoing transactions by managing invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and payment posting.

• Reconcile bank accounts and review ledger activity to confirm accuracy across all assigned entities.

• Maintain tenant financial records, including rent charges, account balances, and security deposit activity.

• Compile monthly financial statements and supporting reports for property ownership and leadership review.

• Partner with outside accounting professionals during year-end close and related reporting activities.

• Keep accounting documentation organized and aligned with internal recordkeeping standards.

• Learn and use property management accounting software to support routine bookkeeping and reporting functions.

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or property accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general ledger processes.

• Experience performing bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage financial activity for multiple properties or business units simultaneously.

• Comfortable working on-site in Roseland, New Jersey.

• Strong organizational skills and a dependable approach to meeting recurring deadlines.

• Residential real estate accounting experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in bookkeeping systems and standard office software, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.