Property Management Accounting

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Property Management Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of our property portfolio. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with property managers, leasing agents, and administrative staff to manage accounting functions, maintain compliance with housing regulations, and support property operations. Your expertise will help streamline financial processes, enhance customer relationships, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in property management accounting.

Duties

• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and reports related to property operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, rent collections, and vendor payments using Yardi or similar property management software.
• Maintain detailed records of lease agreements, contracts, and legal documentation while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing regulations and landlord-tenant law.
• Oversee tenant billing processes for programs such as Section 8 and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations.
• Conduct data entry for financial transactions, reconcile bank statements, and monitor cash flow to support sound financial decision-making.
• Collaborate with legal administrative teams to handle lease negotiations, contract management, and dispute resolution with tenants or vendors.
• Assist with property maintenance budgeting and coordinate with facilities management teams to ensure properties are well-maintained and compliant with safety standards.
• Support leasing activities by providing financial data for property leasing negotiations and upselling opportunities to prospective tenants.
• Handle customer service inquiries related to rent payments, billing issues, or lease terms via phone or email while maintaining professional office etiquette.
• Maintain organized filing systems for legal documents, contracts, and financial records using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or other office tools.

Accountant/Controller – Property Management Company

Location: Hybrid (North Loop office | Type: Full-Time or Fractional

About Kula Property Management

We are a growing property management company seeking a sharp, reliable Controller to own our financial operations. We use AppFolio for trust accounting and QuickBooks Online for corporate accounting. If you know property management finance and want a flexible, hybrid role where your work directly impacts a fast-moving business, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Own

• Trust accounting in AppFolio — you know it, you own it
• Corporate accounting in QuickBooks Online
• Weekly and monthly financial reporting — generate, review, and present financials with meaningful insight
• Daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Tax preparation, including 1099 filings
• NSF/ACH return bookkeeping
• Invoice entry for non-maintenance items
• Weekly vendor payments
• Daily or weekly credit card reconciliations (QuickBooks handles the heavy lifting here — we just need oversight)
• Responding to owner and vendor financial inquiries as needed

You Must Have

• Demonstrated experience in property management accounting
• Hands-on proficiency with AppFolio (trust accounting) and QuickBooks Online (corporate accounting)
• Ability to produce and interpret weekly and monthly financial statements
• Experience with bank reconciliations and tax preparation including 1099s
• Comfort working fully remote — you've done it, and it works for you

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the NARPM Chart of Accounts (for both trust and corporate) — or a genuine willingness to learn it
• Knowledge of accounting best practices in the property management space and ability to help us implement them

Compensation

• Flexible engagement structure — we want this to work for both sides

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed, or send your resume and a brief note about your AppFolio and property management accounting experience to Rick@KulaPM.com. In either case, please include the word Wolf in your message. Bonus points if you tell us how you approach month-end close.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Appfolio experience?
• Are you experienced in property management accounting, both Trust and Corporate sides?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55401