Real Estate & Property Management Accounting for U.S. CPA Firms

Property accounting support delivered by an offshore team that fits your workflow—AP/AR, lease admin, owner reporting, and month-end close done cleanly and on time.

63+ U.S. CPA firms
160+ offshore experts
98% retention
Roles & Responsibilities

what we handle vs what your team controls

This keeps control where it belongs, while removing execution bottlenecks.

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What our offshore team handles

  • Day-to-day property bookkeeping aligned to your close checklist

  • Accounts payable support (vendor bill entry, coding, payment-ready lists, AP aging)

  • Accounts receivable support (rent rolls input support, receipts posting, AR aging)

  • Bank and credit card reconciliations with clean tie-outs

  • Property-level and portfolio-level schedules (by property, entity, or owner)

  • Lease administration support (key dates tracking, abstracts, renewals tracking, compliance checklists)

  • Month-end close support (accruals support, reclasses, tie-outs, supporting schedules)

  • Draft owner/investor reporting packs (property performance summaries, variance notes)

  • Clean-up and catch-up projects (backlog months, historical reconciliations, issue lists)

What stays with your firm

  • Client communication and advisory conversations

  • Final review, adjustments, and sign-off

  • Final policy decisions (GAAP vs tax basis, capitalization policies, materiality calls)

  • Engagement scope, pricing, and relationship management

Process

How the work flows

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Step 1
Scope and standards alignment

We confirm property types, entity structure, reporting cadence, close deadlines, and your review format.

Step 2
Secure access and setup

We set up folders, naming conventions, trackers, and role-based access so property files stay organized.

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Step 3
Monthly execution

We run AP/AR support, reconciliations, lease admin tracking, and prepare close packs.

Step 4
Reviewer feedback loop

We turn review notes quickly, keep change logs clear, and maintain version control.

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Step 5
Stabilize and improve

We reduce recurring issues by tightening coding rules, property schedules, and documentation standards.

What We Provide

What’s included in real estate & property management accounting services

Real property accounting

  • Property-level bookkeeping and portfolio rollups

  • Vendor expense coding and allocation support

  • Reconciliations and supporting schedules aligned to your standards

  • Clean audit trail and workpaper packs for reviewer approval

Lease administration

  • Lease abstract support and key dates tracking

  • Renewal and escalation trackers

  • Compliance and documentation support tied to lease requirements

  • Organized lease folders and change logs

Financial analysis

  • Property performance summaries (NOI drivers, expense trends, variance notes)

  • Budget vs actual variance support

  • Cash flow and operating trend packs for decision-making

  • Issue lists to highlight what needs reviewer/partner attention

Compliance support

  • Documentation packs to support regulatory and reporting needs

  • Consistent month-end close discipline that supports GAAP-based reporting where required

  • Structured file readiness for audits, lender requests, and investor reporting cycles

Why Choose Us

Why CPA firms choose us for Fractional CFO support

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Real estate workflows are different—and we treat them that way

AP/AR volume, property allocations, lease terms, and owner reporting require tighter process discipline.

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Consistent monthly output

Owner/investor reporting works only when close is stable. We help you build that stability.

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Dedicated specialists for AP/AR and reconciliations

You get structured support where property work usually bottlenecks.

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Scales with your client portfolio

Add properties, entities, or reporting packs without rebuilding the process.

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Security Compliance

Data security and confidentiality

Real estate accounting includes sensitive bank data, owner information, and contracts. Security is built into how we operate. We follow secure access principles, controlled data handling, and process discipline aligned to CPA firm expectations.

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SOC 2
Applied
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ISO 27001
Certified
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GDPR
Applied

(If you want, we can share our security overview during the fit call.)

Testimonial

Hear from satisfied clients

“Madras Accountancy has been more than just a partner… they’ve seamlessly supported us in both tax and bookkeeping… Balaji and his team truly care about our success.”
Jonathan McCormick, EA, MST
Co-Founder & COO, Hillhurst Tax Group
“Their team’s expertise in both tax preparation and bookkeeping has brought consistency and reliability… proactive approach… completed on time with a high level of accuracy.
Josh T. Hansen, CPA
Founder & Managing Partner
“They quickly became our primary offshore provider… at preparatory and detail review levels, their staff are excellent… proactive communication and unwavering commitment.”
Dave Myers
COO, RS&F
“Their team’s expertise in tax preparation and review… significantly enhanced our efficiency during peak seasons.
Prasanna G. Kidambi, CPA, MBA
Tax Partner, Stowe & Degon
Let’s Start Working

What happens next

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Free 30 min fit call

We’ll review your client mix (property managers, investors, RE groups), tools, reporting needs, and where month-end slows down.

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Scope + cadence plan

You get a breakdown of what we handle vs what stays with your firm, plus a close checklist and reporting cadence.

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Start small and scale

We start with a defined set of properties or entities (or one lane like AP/reconciliations), then scale once the workflow is stable.

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+1 (818) 491-6518
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info@madrasaccountancy.com
Book a free 30-minute fit call
Got Any Doubts?

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of real estate clients do you support?

We support CPA firms serving property managers, real estate investors, and real estate groups that need property-level bookkeeping, lease tracking, and consistent reporting.

Do you work with property management software like AppFolio, Yardi, or Buildium?

Yes. We align to your current tools during onboarding and build reminders, trackers, and export/report workflows around them.

Can you help with owner reporting and month-end close packs?

Yes. We prepare property and portfolio reporting drafts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for reviewer approval.

How do you handle data security?

We operate with a security program aligned to CPA firm expectations, supported by SOC 2 (applied), ISO 27001 (certified), and GDPR (applied) controls.

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