Bookkeeper

Fully Remote Bookkeeper South Africa Only
Working Hours: Monday to Friday PST
Salary: $1200$1700 USD/month (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Independent Contractor

About the Company

Industry:Property Management & Car Wash Operations
Were a purpose-driven commercial real estate team committed to helping families and communities build generational wealth through smart responsible investments. We move fast operate with high standards and value people who are proactive accurate and deeply reliable. Our team works globally supporting U.S.-based real estate operations with precision and care.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Property Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing portfolio of real estate assets and car wash businesses. This role is responsible for accounts payable payroll rent and mortgage tracking bank and credit card reconciliations financial reporting and compliance support across multiple entities.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with formal accounting training strong attention to detail and experience managing multi-entity multi-bank environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Daily Accounting

• Review verify and process vendor invoices
• Match invoices to completed maintenance work orders
• Pay approved invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Upload and maintain organized financial documentation
• Reconcile bank transactions and support accounting automation

Payroll & Expense Management

• Process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. non-U.S. and operating business employees
• Review and reconcile credit card transactions

Rent Mortgage & Cash Management

• Post rent receipts (including Section 8) and monitor receivables
• Track mortgage payments cash balances and inter-company transfers
• Confirm management fees and operational fund transfers
• Follow up on unpaid rent and post late fees as needed

Bank Credit Card & Utility Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
• Ensure credit card balances are paid on time
• Process utility bills tenant allocations and vendor payments
• Record tenant charge-backs and maintain utility tracking

Reporting Compliance & Support

• Clear suspense accounts and maintain clean ledgers
• Support quarterly reviews and annual entity filings
• Assist with tax preparation (P&L balance sheet classifications)
• Maintain accurate records of bank accounts and system access

Qualifications

• Junior accounting certification required (or equivalent training)
• 3 years of bookkeeping or property accounting experience
• Experience with online accounting systems and spreadsheets
• Strong understanding of payroll reconciliations and reporting cycles
• Ability to manage multiple entities bank accounts and deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
• Must be able to work PST business hours

Preferred Experience

• Property management or real estate accounting
• Utility billing and tenant charge-back processes
• Accounting support for operating businesses (car wash retail or multi-location operations)

Why Join Us

Youll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting operational growth across a diverse property and operating business portfolio. This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership improve accounting processes and contribute to a well-structured finance operation.