Real Estate Bookkeper

Summary: RAL Companies & Affiliates LLC is seeking an organized and reliable Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations for their real estate entities. The role involves handling the standard accounting cycle, implementing Bill.com for AP/AR workflow, and maintaining the QuickBooks system. Key responsibilities include bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Responsibilities: - Maintain the QuickBooks system of record, including the chart of accounts and vendor/customer maintenance - Record AP payments and AR receipts for our various project entities - Reconcile bank accounts and clear outstanding items on a regular basis - Perform basic intercompany transfers, project draws, and journal entries - Assist with the implementation and daily operation of Bill.com to streamline our AP/AR processes - Process vendor invoices and payroll-related bills for our properties - Issue payments via ACH, physical checks, and wires - Manage standard tenant and utility billing - Collect W-9s, prepare annual 1099s, and produce weekly cash summaries - Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll and record the corresponding journal entries - Coordinate W-2 preparation and manage our relationship with Paychex - Prepare monthly financial reports and provide documentation to our external CPAs for year-end close Required Qualifications: - Prior experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Bill.com is required - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) - Prior professional bookkeeping experience is required - Strong attention to detail, organized, and reliable Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with syncing the two platforms is highly preferred - Real estate or property management experience is a plus Required Skills: QuickBooks Desktop, Bill.com, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Bookkeeping, Payroll processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank reconciliation, Journal entries, Financial reporting Benefits: Group health insurance benefits are offered to eligible full-time team members., Eligible team members may participate in the Company 401(k) plan., Paid Time Off (PTO) is provided, Schedule: Hybrid (Monday–Thursday in-office, Friday optional remote)