About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a San Antonio-based commercial real estate investment and asset management firm. Their portfolio primarily consists of shopping centers across major Texas markets, managed through an institutional approach focused on value creation, leasing execution, and tenant relationships. The team operates in a lean, high-performing, and results-driven environment and is looking for professionals who take ownership of their work and execute with accuracy and accountability.

About the Role

The Staff Portfolio Accountant supports the accounting and property management teams by maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of real estate properties, processing daily transactions, and assisting with recurring accounting schedules. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytically minded, organized, and eager to grow their technical accounting skills in a real-estate or property-management environment.

Work hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM CT / 9:00PM to 6:00AM PHT

Work setup: Remote / Work from home

What you'll do

Property Accounting
Log mortgage statements and record interest accruals accurately and on schedule.
Record monthly accruals, amortizations, and journal entry reclasses in the general ledger.
Log and verify tenant ACH payments, ensuring proper allocation to tenant accounts.
Calculate property management fees based on contractual terms and property performance.
Enter and code bills into the property management software for approval and payment.
Log credit card transactions and bank transactions, ensuring proper categorization and supporting documentation.
Assist with account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
Maintain organized digital and physical financial records for audit readiness.
Support month-end and year-end close activities and collaborate with senior accountants as needed.
Assist with annual budgets and annual cam estimates and cam reconciliations.
Support parallel testing and daily operations during the system migration to Yardi Voyager.
Fund Accounting
Help track capital contributions, distributions, and investor allocations in coordination with the fund administration team.
Reconcile fund and entity level bank accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
Support audit preparation by organizing workpapers, responding to auditor inquiries and ensuring documentation completeness.
Assist senior fund accountant on fund-related tasks as assigned.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger structure.
Around 3-5+ years of professional experience in accounting-related fields
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with property management software is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
Working knowledge of US GAAP principles
Preferred Attributes
Interest in real estate or property management accounting.
Analytical mindset with a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Direct experience with US Commercial Real Estate (CRE), specifically retail or shopping centers (explicitlyexcluding multifamily/residential).
US CPA is a preferred requirement
Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager (Commercial Product) or Appfolio Property Manager.
Autonomous execution of intermediate Excel functions, specifically Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
Comfortable with a hands-on, highly communicative management style with frequent touchpoints.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.
Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.

US Property and Fund Accountant