Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end books for real estate clients, including brokerages, property management, and investors.
- Process HUD statements, commissions, and other real estate-specific transactions.
- Reconcile balance sheets, bank accounts, credit cards, and loan accounts.
- Categorize uncategorized transactions to ensure accurate ledgers.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports, with variance analysis and plain-English commentary.
- Support client onboarding by quickly reviewing prior financials and ensuring structured bookkeeping processes.
- Join standing calls with real estate clients and US-based teams, translating complex financials into actionable guidance.
- Flag risks and opportunities proactively.
- Standardize checklists, month-end close calendars, and SOPs.
- Recommend and implement automation tools or workflows to reduce manual effort and errors.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready files and documentation across periods and clients.
- Process payroll accurately, including deductions, approvals, and on-time payment.
- Assist with tax and compliance preparation as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- 3+ years US accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably with real estate clients.
- QuickBooks Online proficiency (required), with clean, documented workflows.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots) and basic reporting/BI.
- Strong command of English (written & spoken), client-facing communication, and service orientation.
- Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients with accuracy.
- Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Xero, Bill.com, or other AP/AR automation tools
Benefits
- Permanent WFH with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories)
- 15 days PTO annually + public holidays
- Exposure to diverse US industries and real estate clients
- Supportive, documentation-first culture with clear review standards
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- Exclusivity is required—no part-time or freelance engagements after hire.
- Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.
- Quality-first: Review notes, standardized workpapers, and tidy supporting schedules every time.
- Security: MFA, least-privilege access, and secure file sharing are non-negotiable.
- Collaboration: Slack/Zoom/Teams standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles.
