Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a part-time detail-focused Full Charge Bookkeeper to support accounting operations for a property management and real estate organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This Long-term Contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone who can independently manage daily financial activity, keep records accurate across multiple properties or entities, and contribute to reliable month-end reporting. The person in this role will partner with property teams and external accounting contacts to help maintain strong financial controls and clear visibility into portfolio performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complete bookkeeping activities for multiple properties or related business entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

• Manage incoming and outgoing funds by processing payables, applying receivables, recording tenant payments, and supporting owner disbursements.

• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, trust or escrow accounts, and general ledger balances to maintain financial accuracy.

• Prepare and enter journal entries while maintaining organized accounting records that support audits and reporting needs.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by reviewing balances, resolving discrepancies, and finalizing supporting schedules.

• Produce financial reports such as income statements, cash flow summaries, and budget-versus-actual analyses for management review.

• Monitor rent activity, security deposits, property expenses, and other real estate transactions to keep property-level accounting current.

• Maintain tenant account records and provide accounting support related to lease administration and billing activity.

• Work closely with property managers, vendors, payroll providers, and external accountants or auditors to address financial questions and documentation needs.

• At least 5 years of full charge bookkeeping experience, ideally in property management, real estate, or a similar environment.

• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and closing procedures.

• Hands-on experience with accounting or property management platforms such as QuickBooks, AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, or comparable systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for reporting and recordkeeping.

• Familiarity with tenant billing, rent rolls, security deposit tracking, and property-level accounting practices is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a part-time contract setting.

• Effective communication skills and a practical, problem-solving approach when collaborating with operations and leadership teams.