Real Estate Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Setup & Historical Data Entry)

Real Estate Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Setup & Historical Data Entry)

We are seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper with strong QuickBooks experience to set up a new QuickBooks Online file and enter approximately 2,000 historical transactions for a residential real estate portfolio. This is a short-term (13 months) project working from an organized mapping file with a defined chart of accounts and coding structure, with a focus on accurate data entry, reconciliation, and flagging any unclear items for review.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and configure a QuickBooks Online (QBO) file for a real estate investment and operations entity
• Enter and reconcile approximately 2,000 historical transactions using a structured Excel transactions mapping file, and other support files
• Follow a predefined chart of accounts and transaction coding structure
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and consistently
• Flag any unclear or incomplete items for review rather than making assumptions
• Assist in identifying any clean-up or adjusting entries as needed
• Support tracking across approximately 11 properties using class and location structure
• Collaborate with the project lead to resolve questions and finalize entries

Requirements

• Strong QuickBooks Online experience, including setting up a new company file
• Proficiency in Excel and working with QBO from structured data files
• Experience with real estate bookkeeping (purchase, rehab, and rental operations preferred)
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, including expenses vs. capitalized costs
• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently through a large volume of transactions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a consultant/principal when questions arise

Project Details

• Type: Full-time, temporary project (estimated 13 months)
• Scope: QuickBooks Online setup, historical transaction entry, and reconciliation
• Portfolio: Approximately 11 1-4 unit residential properties
• Objective: Establish clean, accurate books aligned with a defined structure for ongoing use

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour