Accountant 1
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- At least one year of experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable roles is required.
- A good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices is required.
- Intermediate English proficiency is required.
- Work with a team of 8–10 people to extract and input accounting-related information in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate with clients daily via email.
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Assist with processing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
- Update financial data in databases to ensure information is accurate and immediately available when needed.
- Adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure an optimal level of timeliness.
- Pull bank statements and match all transactions into the software for bank reconciliations.
- Follow company protocols and standard operating procedures to ensure quality in daily operations.
- Identify and flag unmatched and stale-dated transactions, including checks that remain uncleared for 90 days or longer, to the team General Accountant for follow-up.
- Perform specific low-complexity activities for manual rent invoice posting and cash application processes.
- Experience transitioning or integrating Shared Service Center methodologies into a corporate environment.
- Experience working in or with a Shared Service Center.
- Familiarity with major accounting software such as QuickBooks, Yardi, or AppFolio.
- Experience with Jira and HubSpot.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
About the company
Proper.ai provides outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to the real estate industry, especially for property management companies and developers. Its team handles back-office property accounting and financial reporting, enabling clients to focus on core business. The company differentiates itself with a real-estate focus, large global delivery (300+ employees across six countries), and substantial VC backing, offering scale and specialized expertise. Its goal is to be the go-to back-office accounting partner for real estate businesses, improving profitability and operational efficiency at scale.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$17.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Proper.ai says it saves up to 50% on property accounting costs as of 2026.
- Proper.ai expanded messaging in 2026 around full-service AI accounting and dedicated weekly reviews.
- Proper.ai serves larger portfolios, including 200-unit residential and 150,000-SQFT commercial accounts.
What critics are saying
- Proper.ai's last visible funding was 2021, leaving limited public capital evidence versus 2026 rivals.
- Proper.ai competes against in-house accounting teams and generic automation vendors compressing pricing quickly.
- If AI output errors hit owner reporting, property managers can churn immediately and damage trust.
What makes Proper unique
- Proper.ai bundles accountants and automation inside AppFolio, Buildium, and RentManager workflows.
- Proper.ai targets property managers and developers with per-unit pricing and month-to-month contracts.
- Proper.ai claims 39 accounting subprocesses, covering AP, AR, reconciliations, close, and reporting.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Home Office Stipend
401(k) Retirement Plan
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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