Accountant/Bookkeeper; Work from home, Night Shift
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 73301, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Company Profile:
Our client is a real estate development company based in Texas, engaged in house renovations, building projects, Airbnb rentals, and real estate sales. The company manages multiple properties across different classifications in Quick Books, handles numerous transactions for various projects, and operates with a virtual team. The company culture is described as hands‑on and highly collaborative, with team members communicating multiple times daily despite being in different locations.
Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:Our client is seeking a full‑time virtual accountant/bookkeeper (Philippines‑based preferred) to manage the financial operations of a growing construction and real estate business, along with personal and related entity finances.
Duties and Responsibilities:About the Business
- Construction remodelling / fix‑and‑flip company (300–500 transactions per month)
- Rental property (low volume)
- Real estate sales activity (low volume)
- Artist studio (approx. 20 transactions/month)
- Personal financial tracking included
- Manage and maintain books in Quick Books
- Categorize and reconcile 300–500+ monthly transactions
- Maintain accurate books across multiple areas, including:
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Ensure all financial data is clean, accurate, and consistently updated
- Track expenses by project (e.g., flips, remodels, rentals)
- Monitor and track:
- Track bills, payments, and recurring expenses, including:
- Oversee and manage all accounts payable activities
- Schedule and monitor timely payments for all obligations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all expense and payment records
- Manage receipts and expense submissions from the field team via Whats App and other communication channels
- Log and categorize expenses in real time
- Maintain well‑organized digital records of all receipts and supporting documents in Google Drive
- Analyze spending patterns across all accounts and entities
- Identify and anticipate recurring and upcoming expenses
- Develop systems to forecast cash flow requirements
- Flag unusual, inconsistent, or excessive spending patterns
- Prepare weekly and monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) reports
- Provide monthly financial summaries and cash flow snapshots
- Deliver expense breakdowns by project and property
- Maintain books in a CPA/tax‑preparation‑ready state at all times
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- Strong hands‑on experience with Quick Books or similar accounting software (required)
- Proven ability to manage high‑volume transactions with accuracy and consistency
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive approach beyond data entry
- Ability to identify patterns and maintain consistency in financial records over time
- Clear and professional written and verbal English communication skills
- Comfortable using digital communication tools, including Whats App, for coordination with teams
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through in managing financial tasks
- Experience in real estate or construction accounting
- Familiarity with job costing or project‑based accounting
This is not just a bookkeeping role — we want someone who:
- Understands the business deeply
- Anticipates needs before being told
- Thinks like an operator, not just a recorder
- Grows into a long‑term financial partner
Permanent
Emp type:Full‑time
Schedule:Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Texas Hours, inclusive of a 1-hour break
Location:Work from home
Industry:Real Estate
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