What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Operations/Accounting Assistant position at Confidential?
Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented team member to support our real estate brokerage’s day-to-day accounting, operations, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who has prior real estate experience and wants to grow within a brokerage environment.
You will assist with paying bills, processing commissions, tracking rent payments, supporting light property management tasks, and working closely with the broker to ensure all transaction documents are complete and compliant.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Support
- Process accounts payable, including vendor bills and operating expenses
- Assist with issuing agent commission payments and tracking payouts
- Maintain accurate financial records in accounting systems
- Help with basic bookkeeping, reconciliations, and expense tracking
Rent Collection & Property Support
- Receive, track, and record rent payments
- Assist with basic property management tasks as needed
- Coordinate with tenants and vendors for simple requests or follow-ups
- Maintain organized records for property-related activity
Compliance & Transaction Support
- Work closely with the broker to ensure all transaction files are complete
- Review documents to confirm required forms, signatures, and details are included
- Maintain organized digital files for transactions and brokerage records
- Help ensure compliance with brokerage policies and state requirements
General Operations
- Support day-to-day brokerage administrative needs
- Assist with organizing files, systems, and internal processes
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal follow-ups
Qualifications (Required)
- 1–3 years of experience in a real estate brokerage, property management, or related field
- Basic understanding of real estate transactions, documents, and terminology
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable handling financial information with accuracy
- Ability to follow processes and manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication and reliability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Familiarity with brokerage platforms (e.g., Dotloop)
- Exposure to rent collection or property management tasks
- Interest in growing within real estate operations or accounting
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23