Part-Time Accounting & Property Bookkeeper (Approximately 20 Hours per Week)
About the Opportunity
We are a Wichita-based commercial real estate and management company undergoing a strategic transition. While our portfolio has been reduced, we continue to own and operate select commercial properties and are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional to help manage our ongoing financial operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper or property accountant looking for a flexible, part-time position with meaningful responsibility. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, enjoys bringing organization to complex accounting processes, and has experience in commercial real estate or multi-entity accounting.
Position Summary
The Accounting & Property Bookkeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions for both the corporate entities and the company's remaining commercial real estate portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
Corporate Accounting
- Process accounts payable and maintain vendor records
- Prepare and record journal entries
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger for multiple entities
- Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting
- Maintain electronic accounting records and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with outside CPA firm for tax preparation and annual reporting
- Assist with cash management and monitor account balances
- Prepare reports for ownership and management as requested
Property Accounting
- Record rental income and operating expenses
- Process tenant billings and receipts as needed
- Reconcile property operating accounts
- Track capital improvement expenditures
- Assist with budgeting and operating expense reporting
- Maintain property financial records and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with property managers regarding invoices, payments, and financial reporting
Administrative Accounting Support
- Maintain banking, entity, and accounting records
- Support property sales and acquisitions by providing requested financial documentation
- Assist with special accounting projects during the company's transition
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with multiple legal entities is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Strong communication skills and professional discretion
What We Offer
- Flexible approximately 20-hour work schedule
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Collaborative, professional work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during an important stage of the company's evolution
- Potential for the role to evolve based on the ongoing needs of the business
If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, independence, and working in commercial real estate, we encourage you to apply.
