Property Accountant / Bookkeper

Job Description

Job Description

Property Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location :  In-person, Hamden CT | Full-time

Company :  Family-Owned Real Estate Development & Management Firm

About Us :

We’re a  family-owned and operated  commercial and residential real estate development and management company with a long history of hands-on involvement and pride in our properties. Our work environment is  collaborative, friendly, and personal  — where every team member’s contribution matters. We value integrity, attention to detail, and genuine teamwork.

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented  Property Accountant / Bookkeeper  to help manage the day-to-day financial operations of our real estate portfolio and support the principal of the firm.

What You’ll Do :

Serve as a  trusted accounting assistant  to the principal, helping oversee daily financial activities.

Manage  rent collection, accounts payable, and vendor relationships  for both commercial and residential properties.

Lead  invoice processing  for expenses, debt service, insurance, real estate taxes, CAM charges, bill-backs, and reimbursements.

Monitor  bank accounts  and perform monthly reconciliations.

Review and interpret  commercial leases  to ensure proper billing and accuracy.

Collaborate closely with property management and construction teams to support financial tracking and reporting.

Use  QuickBooks ,  Excel , and  Word  to maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Who You Are :

You have a  bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business , or  5+ years of experience  in property accounting or a related field.

You enjoy working in a  small, team-oriented environment  where communication and dependability are key.

You have experience in  real estate, property management, or construction accounting .

You’re  tech-savvy , detail-driven, and take pride in producing accurate, reliable work.

You’re proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us :

Family-run culture  – work directly with ownership in a respectful, supportive environment.

Stability and trust  – we’ve been in business for years and value long-term relationships with our team and partners.

Meaningful work  – see the direct impact of your efforts across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Growth potential  – opportunity to expand your role and responsibilities over time.