Property Accountant – Full-Time Contractor

Arboreal Management

Property Accountant maintaining books for Arboreal Management’s US residential and commercial property portfolio. Preparing reconciliations, reports, journal entries, and month-end close remotely from the Philippines.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 $7 - $9 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on property management accounting software. Possesses excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting2+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceProperty Management Accounting Software ExperienceStrong Excel SkillsAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesBank ReconciliationsAccrual-Basis AccountingFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationsIntercompany ReconciliationAccounts Payable ReviewTenant Ledger ReviewShortfall CalculationsAudit Support

Soft Skills

Good Written EnglishSelf-DirectedDependableStrong Follow-Through

Tools & Technologies

AppFolioYardiBuildium

Industry Keywords

Property ManagementReal EstateMulti-Entity ExperienceFinancial Reporting PackagesTrial BalanceIncome StatementVariance AnalysisStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and recurring entries
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for operating, security deposit, and reserve accounts, and follow up on outstanding items
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, prepaids, security deposits, accrued liabilities, and loan balances
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including trial balance, income statement, and balance sheet schedules, with notes on significant variances
Prepare draft owner statements and supporting schedules for manager review
Reconcile interproperty and intercompany balances and flag mismatches for review
Review accounts payable coding for correct property, GL account, and period
Review tenant ledgers, receivables aging, security deposit accounting, and move-out settlements
Monitor property cash balances and prepare shortfall calculations to support funding processes
Pull documentation to support audits, tax preparation, and lender requests
Follow and help improve Standard Operating Procedures and keep task trackers current

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of accounting experience
Property management, real estate, or multi-entity experience is a big plus
Experience with property management accounting software; AppFolio preferred, with Yardi, Buildium, or similar considered
Solid understanding of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual-basis accounting
Strong Excel skills, including building clear, formula-driven schedules
Good written English and ability to document work clearly
Self-directed and dependable when working from home
Strong attention to detail and follow-through on deadlines
Must work full-time, 40 hours per week, as a long-term independent contractor
Must be located in the Philippines
At least six hours of the workday must overlap with Pacific Time business hours
Reliable computer, stable internet connection, and quiet workspace required
Resume and cover letter required
Application must include the word “evergreen”
Shortlisted candidates must complete a practical accounting exercise and video interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consistent full-time hours with a stable, growing US company
Long-term role with room to grow as our portfolio expands
Dependable payment through our regular payroll cycle — no invoicing or chasing payments
Supportive team
Work-from-home arrangement