Bookkeeper

📍 Real Estate Bookkeeper – Ridgewood, NJ

Salary: $85,000–$90,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

On-site | Full-time | Permanent | Healthy Work/Life Balance

Family-Owned Real Estate Firm

A boutique real estate investment and management firm based in Ridgewood, NJ. With a close-knit team of 10 professionals, this team manages a portfolio of 15 properties. The company culture is collaborative and highly supportive—perfect for someone who values stability and a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with a strong background in real estate accounting to join our client’s growing team. This is a critical, hands-on role focused on full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple entities and accounts. You’ll be the backbone of the accounting operations—tracking rent payments, handling payables/receivables, and helping maintain financial clarity across the real estate portfolio.

This position reports directly to the Financial Reporting Lead and works closely with the leadership team. It’s an ideal role for someone who is great at what they do, takes ownership of their work, and is looking for a long-term home.

What You’ll Do

·        Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for multiple properties

·        Manage rent collections, including tenant outreach and payment tracking

·        Record receivables and process vendor payments via Chase Bill Pay

·        Maintain accurate records across 50+ bank accounts and legal entities

·        Support daily and monthly bookkeeping functions for 15 properties

·        Assist with ongoing transition to paperless systems

·        Collaborate with the Financial Reporting Lead on special projects and reconciliations

What We’re Looking For

·        2-year degree in Accounting or a related field (required)

·        Real estate bookkeeping experience is a must

·        Proficiency in managing high volumes of transactions and working across multiple entities

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·        Reliable, consistent, and comfortable in a small, in-office environment

·        A team player who takes pride in doing excellent, dependable work

Why this firm?

·        Stable, small firm with minimal turnover

·        Friendly, low-stress environment

·        Room to grow into expanded accounting functions over time

·        Ideal for someone seeking a professional, consistent role without corporate bureaucracy

·        Leadership that values and supports its team