Why You Should Be Looking to LATAM for Your Next Property Accountant Hire

Managing a real estate portfolio across the U.S. comes with tax complexity, tight timelines, and the constant pressure to stay compliant. But hiring skilled property accounting professionals domestically has become a challenge. Costs are high, timelines are slow, and qualified talent is increasingly difficult to find.

More real estate firms are turning to offshore hiring as a smarter way to build their finance and accounting teams. And Latin America (LATAM) is emerging as the region of choice for U.S. firms that want speed, savings, and quality.

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The Role: LATAM Property Accountants for Real Estate Firms

Property accountants play a critical role in maintaining the financial health of real estate portfolios. Their work goes far beyond basic bookkeeping. These professionals:

• Manage monthly and quarterly reporting across multiple properties
• Handle CAM reconciliations, property-level P&L, and GL management
• Work with asset managers, controllers, and third-party vendors
• Track tenant receivables and vendor payables with accuracy and speed

They can also specialize in distinct asset classes:

• Residential portfolios: apartments, multifamily units, lease-up support
• Commercial real estate: office and mixed-use assets
• Retail portfolios: tenant billing, turnover allowances, percentage rent
• Industrial properties: facility-level expense tracking, service contracts, standalone warehousing operations

A skilled property accountant ensures every asset is accounted for and every financial report tells the right story.

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Why LATAM Is a Powerhouse for Property Accounting Talent

Latin America offers a deep pool of accounting professionals trained in U.S. standards, many of whom have worked directly for CPA firms, real estate operators, and investment platforms.

• Time zone alignment supports same-day collaboration
• Strong English fluency, particularly in Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina
• Cost savings without sacrificing accuracy or professionalism

And importantly, many LATAM property accountants are already experienced with key tools like AppFolio, Yardi, Hopem, Buildium, QuickBooks, and Excel.

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What You Can Expect to Pay

While a domestic property accountant may cost $70,000 to $110,0,000 or more annually, firms hiring through Talent Gems can secure top-tier offshore professionals for $1,800 to $3,200 per month, depending on seniority and specialization.

That’s up to 70% in cost savings, with no sacrifice in quality.

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Why Talent Gems?

Talent Gems is a global talent acquisition firm that helps U.S. companies hire exceptional offshore professionals across Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. We specialize in finding high-performing talent across roles in accounting, finance, operations, administration, marketing, creative, technology, and legal support.

Our unmatched headhunting, thorough vetting, and extensive talent pool give our clients access to candidates who have already worked with U.S. firms and are proficient in platforms like AppFolio, Yardi, QuickBooks, and CCH.

We operate on a direct hire model with a one-time placement fee. Your hire works full-time, directly for you. We also offer optional post-placement services like EOR setup, payroll, and compliance.

Looking to hire an elite property accountant for your real estate portfolio?

Book a call with Talent Gems and let’s build your offshore accounting team.

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