Bookkeeper

L.W. Reedy Real Estate is a family-owned premier brokerage headquartered in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois, that has proudly served the Western Suburbs and Chicago markets since 1951. For 75 years, our firm has built a reputation on financial integrity, trust, and deep community roots. As we continue to grow, we maintain a collaborative, family-oriented work environment that values professional precision and dedication.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations across multiple business entities –including two separate residential/commercial rental companies– ensure financial accuracy, and play a vital role in supporting our team of real estate professionals.

This is a part-time role (25+ Hours Weekly) ideal for a self-starter who excels in multi-tasking, thrives with independence, and can own the full bookkeeping cycle from routine transactions through year-end close.

Why Join Our Team?

Enjoy a casual workplace environment, flexible working hours, 1 week PTO and 1 remote day following a 3-month onboarding period

Compensation: $25 to $33 per hour depending on level of experience

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, core business hours

Please send your resume and cover letter to  for consideration

Key Responsibilities:

• General Accounting Duties
• Process weekly payroll with Gusto
• Make timely bank deposits
• Process Agent Commission payments associated with closings
• Assist the Admin Team with real estate-associated payments and invoices
• Maintain organized financial records inside of a digital filing system, including agent commission spreadsheet tracking
• Prepare internal financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Check Details
• Multi-Entity Accounting & Property Management Bookkeeping
• Maintain accurate books across 6 total entities ensuring proper intercompany accounting and entity-level reporting
• Reconcile all bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts monthly for each entity
• Rental Income Tracking through Hemlane, the property management system
• Process A/P and A/R; manage vendor relationships and customer billing
• Year-End Close & CPA Coordination
• Lead year-end close processes and prepare books for external CPA review
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CPA firm– respond to inquiries, provide documentation, and coordinate tax prep deliverables
• Prepare 1099s and assist with annual compliance filings
• Adhoc Tasks
• Additional reporting, as needed
• Year-end bonus calculations

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of hands-on full-charge bookkeeping experience, preferably across multiple entities or business lines
• 2+ years experience with Quickbooks Desktop
• Proven experience independently managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Comfortable communicating directly with external CPAs
• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Google Drive and Gmail
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Preferred But Not

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Bookkeeping certification and/or Quickbooks certification
• Industry knowledge, either in Real Estate or Property Management
• 1 year experience of payroll processing and payroll journal entries
• Knowledge of Gusto and Hemlane a plus but not required