Trust Accountant - Single Family Rental Property Management

Remote Full-time
Summary

We are seeking an experienced Trust Accountant to manage trust accounting for our single family rental property management company. This is a remote contract position requiring someone who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain trust/escrow accounts in full compliance with state property management regulations

- Perform monthly trust reconciliations and ensure all owner and tenant funds are properly segregated

- Process owner disbursements and generate accurate monthly owner statements

- Reconcile security deposit accounts and track liability balances

- Monitor trust account activity for discrepancies and resolve issues promptly

- Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports

- Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all trust transactions

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 2+ years of property management trust accounting experience (real estate trust accounting is essential)

- Hands-on experience with AppFolio Property Manager (this is non-negotiable)

- Strong understanding of trust accounting regulations and compliance requirements

- Proven track record of accurate monthly trust reconciliations with zero tolerance for errors

- Experience managing accounts for multiple property owners with separate ledgers

- Proficiency with bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting

- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience specifically with single family rental portfolios

- Background in property management accounting at a mid-sized firm (150+ properties)

- Professional certification (CPB, CB, or similar)

In your application please include:

- Your years of experience with AppFolio specifically

- Number of properties/owners you've managed trust accounting for

- Availability and hourly rate

We will prioritize candidates who demonstrate deep AppFolio expertise and can provide references from property management companies.

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