Remote Real Estate Accountant

HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, we're your trusted partner in the pursuit of career success. Our extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance ensure that you're in the best hands to find your next job opportunity. Job Title: Remote Real Estate Accountant (100% Work From Home) Location: Remote from Latin America Position Type: Full-time Salary: $1,000 - 2,000 USD/month paid via bank transfer or Thera Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m Eastern Time Job Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions for our multi-property and real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for timely collections and vendor payments, closing the books on a monthly basis, compliance with real estate tax and reporting requirements while working closely with the owner and property management team. Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable (AR) collections by reviewing the AR inbox daily and resolving collection issues independently or in coordination with team members.
• Communicate with tenants and customers regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and overdue amounts through email and phone follow-ups.
• Prepare and distribute weekly accounts payable (AP) reports.
• Maintain a payment tracker for all recurring payments and monitor due dates to ensure timely AP processing. Process AP bills weekly.
• Maintain an insurance tracker and identify deficiencies during the renewal period
• Track property and real estate tax due dates to ensure compliance and on-time payments.
• Draft annual income and expense (I&E) reports for review by the CFO.
• Assist with real estate tax research and other ad hoc tasks related to real estate entities.
• Support annual tax preparation by compiling and submitting required financial data.
• Coordinate annual 1099 filings and related compliance requirements.
• Assist with various ad hoc tasks

Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• At least 3 years experience in property management accounting
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop or Yardi Breeze
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills

Hardware Requirements The following setup is mandatory due to client request:

• Operating System: Windows-based device only (No Mac/Apple computers).
• Memory: Minimum of 16GB RAM.
• Hardware: Dual-monitor setup (2 screens) is required for efficient workflow.
• Connectivity: Stable, high-speed internet with a dedicated, quiet workspace. Candidates must be able to guarantee connectivity regardless of travel.

Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description. Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified. Mandatory Knockout Questions Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America. Apply Wisely To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications. Applying to roles you don’t qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications. Check Your SPAM Folder All important updates will be sent via email, so be sure to check your inbox and spam/junk folders to avoid missing any communication. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application! Apply To this Job