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REAL ESTATE BOOKKEEPER

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

Posted: 10/08/2026 Industry: ACCOUNTING Job Number: 14881 Pay Rate: $60K - $85K ANNUALLY

Job Description

Client is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support real estate transactions. The Bookkeeper will manage day-to-day financial recordkeeping across a high-volume, multi-state transaction environment. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Bookkeeping and have some exposure to real estate industry and terminology. Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm. Salary depends on experience. Company offers health, PTO, and employee savings plan.

Responsibilities:
General Bookkeeping & Accounts Management
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
Record daily financial transactions in the accounting software using QuickBooks.
Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts monthly.
Prepare and process payroll entries
Manage vendor relationships, process invoices, and ensure timely payment.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Reporting & Compliance
Generate financial reports including profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and transaction summaries.
Assist with premium tax filings and underwriter remittance schedules across multiple states.
Support annual audits and regulatory examinations by providing documentation and reconciliations.
Maintain records in accordance with state title insurance regulations and company retention policies.
Prepare 1099 forms and other required tax documentation annually.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Minimum 1-3+ years of bookkeeping experience with some exposure to real estate industry (Property Accounting, Title, Brokerage, 1031, or other)
QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel experienced
High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.

Meet Your Recruiter

Shane Rizzotti
Partner, Business Development

Shane, born and raised in Rockland County, is half of the second generation running the RJ-Staffing family business day-to-day. He has been stuffing envelopes since he was 6 years old, began temping at 18 years old, and began working internally for the firm in 2010. Since then, Shane has grown from an Account Executive to Vice President, enhanced our service lines from temporary staffing to executive headhunting, increased our geographic area of recruiting capability, and expanded our internal team. When he's not developing our next company initiative, overseeing working relationships with his long-standing clientele, or recruiting the next internal staff member, you can find him on the golf course, spending quality time with his wife and son, or working in the yard at his woodland West Nyack, NY home.  

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