Bookkeeper

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and categorize transactions for multiple clients, with a focus on real estate properties
  

• Manage principal and interest splits for real estate transactions
  

• Ensure accurate coding of transactions to specific properties in multi-property portfolios
  

• Communicate directly with clients via email to resolve transaction queries or categorization issues
  

• Prepare financial statements and reports as needed
  

• Assist with general bookkeeping tasks for various clients
  

• Utilize Keeper for client communication and management
  

• Perform bookkeeping tasks with expertise in QuickBooks Online, with some knowledge of FreshBooks and QuickBooks Desktop
  

• Execute bill pay and advanced bookkeeping functions as needed
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices
  

• Experience with GAAP accounting, cash basis accounting, and accrual accounting
  

• Experience with real estate accounting preferred
  

• Excellent written communication skills in English
  

• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online required, FreshBooks and QuickBooks Desktop preferred)
  

• Ability to work independently, proactively ask questions, and communicate effectively
  

• Comfortable growing into a role that involves email communication with clients
  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  

Schedule & Scope

• Flexible hours, but must be available on certain days for meetings:
  

  • Evenings (9 PM - 10 PM CT) or Mornings (8 AM - 10 AM CT) to discuss QuickBooks questions/issues
    

• Part-time position (20 hours/week) with potential to transition to full-time by end of 2025
  

• Remote work with direct reporting to the firm owner
  

• Handling 2-5 client accounts initially, with room for growth
  

• Focusing on bookkeeping tasks, not including tax work or client-facing meetings