Sr. Accountant (Real Estate Industry - QBO experience), Soweto

About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a full-service back‑office solution for companies and entities with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional‑quality reporting without the burden of full‑time staff.

We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries, allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest.

Founded in 2023, our team of 60 professionals supports approximately 40 clients across a diverse range of industries. We recently reached $5M of contracted ARR and are growing rapidly (over 150% MRR growth YTD).

About The Role We are seeking an experienced

Senior Accountant

with strong

real estate accounting

expertise to support a growing portfolio of property and development entities. This role requires a hands‑on accountant who can

own the month‑end close , manage

multiple entities , and operate independently with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in

real estate accounting , is comfortable working in

cloud‑based accounting systems , and understands the nuances of

intercompany transactions, job costing, and property‑level financial reporting .

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the monthly close process for multiple real‑estate entities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

Maintain accurate general ledger records across property and holding entities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Manage accounting for multiple properties and legal entities

Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations

Support job costing, project accounting, and development activities

Assist with investor reporting, lender reporting, and draw requests as needed

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and deadlines

Collaborate with external CPAs, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Required Technical Skills

Strong experience with QuickBooks Online or other cloud‑based accounting systems

Proven ability to manage month‑end close independently

Experience preparing financials for multiple entities

Solid understanding of:

Real estate accounting fundamentals

Job costing or project accounting

Intercompany transactions

Required Experience

4–6 years of overall accounting experience

Minimum 2 years of direct real‑estate accounting experience

Prior experience at a Senior Accountant or Junior Controller level

Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities with minimal training or supervision

Industry Background

Required: Real estate accounting experience– Residential, commercial, and/or development

Strong Plus: Construction accounting, job cost tracking and project‑based accounting

Must‑Have Qualifications

Hands‑on, practical real‑estate accounting experience

Ability to own the month‑end close process end‑to‑end

Comfortable juggling multiple property and legal entities

Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting deadlines

Ability to work independently and proactively

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

Construction or development accounting experience

Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment

Exposure to:

Investor reporting

Development or construction draw requests

Lender reporting

Fund accounting

Why This Role?

High‑impact position with ownership and visibility

Opportunity to work with a growing real‑estate portfolio

Autonomy and trust in your accounting expertise

Long‑term growth potential within the organization

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