Real estate accounting
Accounting built specifically for real estate.
Manage your properties. Let AccountZen support the accounting. A dedicated team for owners, operators and property management companies that want dependable back-office support without building every accounting function in-house.
| Property | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor View Apartments | Multifamily | Closed |
| Mesa Commerce Center | Industrial | Closed |
| Palm Court Retail | Retail | In review |
| Kettner Office Plaza | Office | Closed |
| Northpark SFR Portfolio | SFR, 18 homes | In review |
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Recognizable problems
Is accounting keeping pace with your properties?
Late reports, inconsistent books and staffing gaps make property decisions harder. If your team spends too much time keeping up with the back office, it may be time to review the support behind it.
- Monthly financial reports arrive too late to be useful.
- Different properties or entities use inconsistent reporting formats.
- Reconciliations or month-end tasks are falling behind.
- A team member is leaving, taking leave or carrying too much work.
- Your portfolio is growing faster than your accounting capacity.
Who we serve
Built for the people behind the properties.
Owners and operators
Accounting support for owners managing their own properties or coordinating with a management team.
Property management companies
Back-office capacity so your team can focus on operations, owners and tenants.
Growing portfolios
Consistent workflows and reporting as properties and entities are added.
Single property to portfolio
Start with one property or bring the entire portfolio. Support scales as your needs change.
Every property type
Services
Property accounting support built around your needs.
From daily transactions to monthly reporting and financial oversight. Each engagement is scoped around your portfolio, systems, existing team and reporting requirements.
Property bookkeeping and monthly close
Keep property and entity records organized through transaction recording, general ledger support, and month-end and year-end close.
Accounts payable and receivable
Vendor invoices, payment workflows, income recording and receivable tracking, set up around your approvals and internal controls.
Reconciliations and accounting oversight
Bank, credit card and balance-sheet reconciliations that catch discrepancies, with a clear path to follow up on open items.
Owner and portfolio reporting
Financial statements tailored to your properties and entities, in consistent formats that make performance easy to compare.
Budgeting and forecasting
Budgets, operating forecasts and variance reporting that connect the numbers to property decisions.
Controller and fractional CFO support
Additional oversight, planning and financial guidance when bookkeeping alone is not enough.
Coordination with your existing team
We work alongside your property manager, internal staff and tax CPA, with clear responsibilities on every side.
Not sure what you need?
Start with a real estate accounting review. We will recommend the right scope.
Schedule a reviewSystems support
Accounting support within Yardi, AppFolio and Buildium.
Your property software should support useful accounting and reporting. We work inside your existing environment, with access and data ownership clearly defined. The workflow is set by your platform, configuration and portfolio.
Yardi
Property and entity accounting, general ledger support, payables and receivables, reconciliations, monthly close and owner reporting.
AppFolio
Property-level bookkeeping, income and expense tracking, vendor workflows, bank reconciliations and owner statements.
Buildium
Rental property bookkeeping, rent and expense tracking, bank reconciliations, vendor bills and owner statements.
Why it matters now
Real estate accounting is getting harder to staff and easier to fall behind on.
Flexible support
Ongoing support, or help through a staffing gap.
You may need a long-term accounting partner, extra capacity during growth, or coverage when someone leaves or takes extended leave. We discuss the work, timing and available capacity to confirm the right fit.
- Your data stays yours. Systems and records remain in your name.
- No long-term contracts. We earn your business every month.
- Real people who respond. A dedicated contact who knows your properties.
They expertly set up and maintain our QuickBooks accounting system.
Process
Start with your situation.
Discuss your accounting needs
Tell us about your properties, systems, current team and the challenges you want to address.
Define the right support
We clarify fit, scope and responsibilities. If a detailed assessment is appropriate, we explain its scope and fees before proceeding.
Plan the engagement
We agree on deliverables, pricing, access requirements and an onboarding timeline suited to your business.
Questions
Real estate accounting FAQ
What does outsourced real estate accounting include?
Outsourced real estate accounting can include bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable support, reconciliations, monthly close and financial reporting. AccountZen scopes the work around your properties, entities, software and existing team. Controller and fractional CFO support can be added when your needs go beyond routine accounting.
Who does AccountZen help with property accounting?
AccountZen supports property owners, operators, property management companies and growing real estate portfolios across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, single-family rental and mixed-use properties.
Can AccountZen work with our property manager or CPA?
Yes. AccountZen works alongside your property manager, internal team and tax CPA. We agree on who handles transactions, approvals, reporting and follow-up so responsibilities are clear. Tax preparation stays with your CPA.
Can AccountZen work in Yardi, AppFolio or Buildium?
Yes. AccountZen provides accounting support within Yardi, AppFolio and Buildium. The workflow depends on your version, configuration and access permissions, which we review during discovery.
Can you help with multiple properties or entities?
Yes. We support a single property or an entire portfolio. The engagement is scoped around the number of entities, transaction volume, reporting needs and complexity.
Can you provide temporary accounting coverage?
Temporary support may be a fit for an extended leave, a staff transition or a busy period. We review the responsibilities, access and timing before confirming coverage, so contact us early.
Do we have to change our accounting software?
No. We first review your current system and the support you need. If a change or additional setup would help, we explain why and agree on the approach before anything moves.
When do we need controller or fractional CFO support?
Controller support helps when you need stronger oversight, a more dependable close or clearer reporting. Fractional CFO support helps with forecasting, planning and financial decisions.
How much does real estate accounting support cost?
Pricing depends on scope, portfolio and entity count, transaction volume, software, reporting requirements and the condition of current records. After understanding your needs, AccountZen outlines a tailored scope and proposal.
What happens during the real estate accounting review?
The review is a discovery conversation about your properties, systems, challenges and goals. It is not an audit, and no financial documents are needed before the first call.
Your properties need your attention. Your accounting should help you focus it.
Let’s discuss how your accounting is working today and where the right support could make a difference.