An AppFolio bookkeeper is a specialized accounting professional who manages financial operations within the AppFolio property management platform. Their responsibilities typically include setting up and maintaining the chart of accounts, recording rental income and expenses, reconciling bank and trust accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring accurate owner and tenant ledgers. By leveraging AppFolio’s automation and reporting features, an AppFolio bookkeeper helps property managers maintain real-time financial visibility while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.
For real estate firms, engaging an experienced AppFolio bookkeeper—either in-house or through outsourced bookkeeping services—improves accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. These professionals are adept at handling multi-property portfolios, owner distributions, CAM reconciliations, and month-end close processes. By outsourcing AppFolio bookkeeping, property management companies can reduce overhead, minimize accounting errors, and focus more effectively on portfolio growth, tenant satisfaction, and strategic decision-making.