US Accountant, Real Estate Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive bookkeeping for real estate clients, including brokerages, property management firms, and investors.

• Handle HUD statements, commissions, and various real estate-specific transactions.

• Reconcile balance sheets, bank accounts, credit cards, and loan accounts effectively.

• Classify uncategorized transactions to maintain precise ledgers.

• Generate monthly financial reports, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow documentation, accompanied by variance analysis and straightforward commentary.

• Assist in client onboarding by promptly reviewing previous financials and establishing organized bookkeeping practices.

• Participate in regular calls with real estate clients and US-based teams, simplifying complex financial data into actionable insights.

• Identify potential risks and opportunities proactively.

• Develop standardized checklists, month-end closing calendars, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Suggest and implement automation tools or workflows to minimize manual tasks and errors.

• Keep well-organized, audit-ready files and documentation for all periods and clients.

• Accurately process payroll, including deductions, approvals, and timely payments.

• Provide assistance with tax and compliance preparation as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of US accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably with real estate clients.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (mandatory), with clear and documented workflows.

• Familiarity with Xero, Bill.com, or other accounts payable/accounts receivable automation tools is an advantage.

• Strong skills in Excel/Google Sheets (including lookups and pivots) and basic reporting/business intelligence.

• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken), with a focus on client-facing communication and service orientation.

• Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple clients with precision.

• Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working during US business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off annually, plus public holidays.

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement with company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories).