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Blackbird Recruiting

Real Estate Bookkeeper/Assistant to Controller

Blackbird Recruiting, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, us, 07677

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Staff Bookkeeper / Assistant to Controller-Real Estate

Montvale, NJ

$80,000 - $100,000

Our client is a growing real estate management and middle‑market business management company with a diversified portfolio of holdings and operating entities. Their work spans multiple real‑estate assets and affiliated companies, requiring precise inter‑company accounting, cash management, and reporting. This position serves as the second‑in‑command to the Controller, responsible for accurate financial data entry, reconciliation, and record‑keeping across numerous bank accounts and entities.

Responsibilities

Enter, verify, and reconcile large volumes of transactions across multiple company bank accounts in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online.

Ensure accuracy of inter‑company transfers and allocations between entities.

Perform bank reconciliations, track daily cash activity, and monitor account balances.

Work closely with the Controller on month‑end close, trial balances, and supporting schedules.

Maintain digital filing systems of invoices, receipts, and statements.

Assist in preparing periodic management reports and supporting schedules for the CFO.

Utilize Rent Manager and Yardi for property‑related accounting entries, rent tracking, and reporting.

Review data for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies before submission.

Provide direct administrative and analytical support to the Controller and assist in coordinating with the CFO when required.

Qualifications

Hands‑on QuickBooks experience.

Thrives in a fast‑paced but structured environment.

Has prior exposure to real estate management software such as Rent Manager and Yardi.

Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience; real estate or property‑management background preferred.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Rent Manager, and Yardi (required).

Strong understanding of multi‑entity accounting, journal entries, and reconciliation processes.

Exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and data accuracy.

High level of organization, discretion, and professional communication skills.

Ability to work full‑time on‑site in Montvale, NJ, with limited flexibility for remote work.

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM (some remote flexibility)

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