Property Accountant

Company: Guardian Companies

Location: Remote (offshore)

Engagement Type: Full-Time Contractor

Department: Corporate / Fund Accounting

Reports to: Corporate Controller / Fund Oversight Lead

About Guardian Companies & BLP Fund

Guardian Companies is the corporate umbrella supporting multiple real estate–related entities. BLP Fund is an internal investment vehicle focused on deploying capital into real estate opportunities. The fund itself does not operate properties, manage assets, or provide services. Its activity is limited to capital contributions, capital calls, investment distributions, and basic corporate expenses.

About the Role

We are seeking an Offshore Fund Accountant to manage day-to-day cash activity and basic accounting for the BLP investment fund. This role is primarily responsible for tracking capital movements, reconciling bank activity, processing limited payables, and maintaining clean books for a non-operating entity.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting investment entities, holding companies, or simple funds and is comfortable working with high-accuracy financial activity.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Banking Activity

• Track and reconcile all bank activity related to: 
• Capital contributions 
• Capital calls 
• Investment distributions / return of capital 
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. 
• Maintain clear documentation supporting all cash movements. 

Capital & Investor Activity

• Record capital contributions and distributions accurately in the general ledger. 
• Assist in tracking investor balances and capital activity schedules. 
• Support preparation of basic capital activity summaries as requested. 

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Process limited accounts payable related to: 
• Professional services 
• Software subscriptions 
• Filing fees 
• Travel and corporate expenses 
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, and documentation for all expenses. 

General Ledger & Reporting Support

• Maintain accurate books for the investment entity. 
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and accruals. 
• Support requests for information related to audits, tax filings, or internal reporting. 

Systems & Documentation

• Utilize QuickBooks for daily accounting tasks.

• Maintain organized digital records and supporting documentation within QuickBooks and related systems.

• Follow established internal controls and accounting procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• +2 years of experience in: 
• Fund accounting 
• Investment entity accounting 
• Holding company or corporate accounting 
• Strong understanding of: 
• Private equity funding, including owner capital contributions and owner distributions.
• Bank reconciliations 
• Cash-based accounting 
• Capital activity tracking 
• High level of proficiency in QuickBooks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially with cash transactions. 
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment. 
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

Who You Are

• Highly reliable, detail-driven, and comfortable working autonomously.
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote environment. 
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle recurring monthly deadlines. 
• Clear communicator who documents work thoroughly. 

What We Offer

• Competitive wages.
• Fully remote/offshore position with consistent workload.
• Opportunity to work with a sophisticated real estate investment platform.
• Exposure to U.S. property and fund accounting best practices.
• Supportive team environment and ongoing collaboration with the Guardian Companies finance team.