Accountant (Real Estate Experience)

Overview

This role involves providing full-cycle accounting services for multiple clients, primarily in the Real Estate industry. The position requires managing accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end close, and preparing detailed financial statements and reports. The accountant will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, support tax compliance efforts, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close for multiple clients in the Real Estate sector.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant regulations, proactively addressing discrepancies or concerns.
• Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget-to-actual analysis as needed.
• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, collaborating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams; provide insights to improve financial operations and reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with required experience in the Real Estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SAGE, QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting tools.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• Fluent English (B2+ level), comfortable communicating with high-profile clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST.
• Must work as an independent contractor.

Location

• Remote position with required availability overlapping 9 AM–5 PM EST hours, Monday to Friday.