About Howard Financial

Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff.

We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest.

Founded in 2023, our team of 60 professionals supports ~40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD).

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with Real Estate experience to support a portfolio of real estate clients. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting, accurate transaction processing, and supporting month-end close under the guidance of senior accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate has hands-on real estate accounting experience, is comfortable working across multiple entities, and can manage recurring accounting tasks independently while escalating issues appropriately. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely client reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned real estate clients, including:

Recording transactions

Bank and credit card reconciliations

Accounts payable and expense processing

Support month-end close by:

Preparing reconciliations and schedules

Assisting with financial statement preparation

Ensuring completeness and accuracy of data

Maintain accurate general ledger records for real estate entities

Process and review invoices, payments, and expense reports using tools such as Bill.com and Ramp

Track and record real estate-specific transactions including:

Rent and CAM income

Operating expenses

Security deposits

Loan payments

Work with senior accounting staff to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or missing documentation

Assist with onboarding new clients by gathering documentation and setting up accounting systems

Communicate professionally with internal team members and, when appropriate, with clients to resolve routine accounting questions

Required Experience & Qualifications

2+ years of real estate bookkeeping or accounting experience

Hands-on experience with property accounting and multi-entity structures

Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (required)

Experience with real estate systems such as Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar preferred

Experience with Bill.com, Ramp, and Excel (intermediate level) preferred

What Will Disqualify a Candidate

No real estate accounting or bookkeeping experience

Inability to independently manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks

Poor attention to detail or lack of accountability

Requiring excessive supervision for routine responsibilities

Professional Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Organized and deadline-oriented

Comfortable managing multiple entities and recurring monthly tasks

Clear communicator who knows when to escalate issues

Ownership mindset and reliability are essential