Real Estate Portfolio Accountant (Remote, Oxford-Preferred)

Real Estate Portfolio Accountant (Remote, Oxford-Preferred) Comp: $50,000–$80,000 DOE Location: Remote with periodic on site in Oxford, MS (highly preferred) Hours: Availability during normal business hours (Workload could vary 20-40 hours a week. Varies with transactions and close cycles) About the role Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a self-directed bookkeeper/accounting pro for a privately held real estate investment company. This individual will own day-to-day books across multiple entities and handle personal/family-office finances with absolute discretion. Must be thorough and self-motivated! What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate entities (QBO/Yardi/AppFolio/Buildium or similar).
• A/P, A/R, bank/credit card reconciliations, monthly close, intercompany, entity-level P&Ls.
• Maintain chart of accounts; prepare cash flow snapshots, variance analyses, and property metrics.
• Track capital calls, distributions, and debt service; maintain loan/insurance/compliance calendars.
• Coordinate 1099s and year-end packages; liaise with external CPA for tax (no CPA required).
• Personal finance support (family office): bill pay, reimbursements, cash management, recordkeeping.
• Create and continuously improve process docs/checklists so work is repeatable and audit-ready.
• Ad-hoc projects in a fast-moving environment—prioritize, communicate, and execute.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in real estate/property/family-office accounting or small-company controller/bookkeeping.
• Fluency with QuickBooks Online (and ideally Yardi/AppFolio/Buildium); strong Excel/Sheets.
• Knows accrual vs. cash, intercompany, multi-entity consolidations at a practical level.
• Trustworthy with personal financial information; high integrity & discretion are non-negotiable.
• Self-motivated, low-maintenance, responsive; calm under pressure, thrives with flexibility and light oversight.

Compensation & Scope

• Bookkeeping scope: $50k–$60k (core GL, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, close).
• Expanded scope: $65k–$80k (portfolio reporting, cash forecasts, distributions/loans, CPA coordination, light consolidations).
• Benefits and generous PTO. Fixed salary for stability; scope determines final comp.

Work Setup

• Remote-first. Oxford proximity preferred for periodic on-site meetings and relationship building.
• Ideal for candidates seeking flexibility while keeping professional velocity.

For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing sfields@servicespecialistltd.com.