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About the position We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant / Bookkeeper to support its day-to-day accounting operations relating to property management and real estate (approximately 100 units). This is a hands-on, numbers-focused role for someone who is meticulous, reliable, and comfortable working within property management and accounting systems. The successful candidate will play a key part in keeping the books clean, accurate, and ready for review across multiple properties with a particular focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and making sure invoices are correctly coded and allocated to the right properties. Responsibilities Process accounts payable and vendor bills Support accounts receivable and rent/payment tracking Perform bank and credit card reconciliations Track property-level expenses and allocations Review, process, and reconcile invoices Monitor invoice coding and property allocation accuracy Verify AI-generated invoice entries and correct any errors or misallocations Maintain accurate data entry and updates within the accounting / property management system Provide monthly bookkeeping support Coordinate with the internal team on approvals, payments, and reporting Help keep the books clean, organized, and ready for review Requirements Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes Comfort with bank and account reconciliations Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct discrepancies Proficiency with accounting and/or financial software Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Based in South Africa Nice-to-haves Experience in property management or real estate Hands-on experience with Yardi (Yardi Breeze Premier in particular) or a similar property management / accounting platform Familiarity with invoice management and property-level accounting Previous experience reviewing and correcting AI-assisted data entries Apply To this Job .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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