Sign- on Bonus: $300!!
Senior Accountant / Cost, Property & Project Accounting Specialist (Remote)
Full-Time | Remote | $8$10/hour (finalized during screening)
We are seeking a highly reliable, detail-obsessed Senior Accountant to support general accounting, cost accounting, property/HOA accounting, and project-based bookkeeping across multiple business lines.
This role combines financial reporting, job costing, accounts payable/receivable, property accounting, and operational support. It is designed for candidates who can manage complex, high-volume accounting environments with accuracy, discipline, and professionalism.
This is not an entry-level role. It requires real ownership of books, deadlines, and data integrity.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform accrual-based accounting and month-end close
- Accrue expenses and payroll accurately
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
- Maintain GAAP-compliant records
- Support year-end close and audits
- Review and approve peer work for accuracy
Cost, Job & Project Accounting
- Track job costs across labor, materials, vendors, and overhead
- Maintain accurate job costing per project within defined timelines
- Prepare job profitability, variance, and WIP reports
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost variances
- Reconcile project costs to the general ledger
- Support revenue recognition and change order tracking
Property Management & HOA Accounting
- Register properties and tenants with HOAs
- Process HOA statements and reconcile discrepancies
- Review lease renewals for accuracy and compliance
- Prepare and process notices and owner communications
- Maintain clean financial records across property systems
Bookkeeping, A/P, A/R & Office Support
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Reconcile customer billing and vendor invoices
- Ensure timely collections and cash flow tracking
- Perform banking tasks and deposits (as required)
- Generate financial and operational reports in QuickBooks and Excel
- Assist with contracts, purchase orders, and scheduling
- Order office supplies and support day-to-day operations
Administrative & Basic HR Support
- Provide professional client and vendor communication via email and phone
- Assist with job descriptions, postings, and initial candidate screening
- Support internal documentation and process improvements
Key Performance Expectations (KPIs)
- Job Cost Accuracy: 100% of active projects updated within 3 business days of new expenses
- Financial Reporting Timeliness: Monthly reports completed by the 5th business day
- Accounts Receivable: 90% of invoices collected within 15 days
- Process Improvement: Minimum of two measurable workflow improvements per year
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
- Proven experience with job costing and project-level profitability
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience managing high-volume A/P and A/R
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-focused
- Professional demeanor with clients, vendors, and internal teams
CPA is required or strongly preferred depending on depth of experience.
Preferred Systems Experience
- QuickBooks Online
- AppFolio
- Buildertrend
- Sage / Viewpoint / CMIC (or similar)
- Property management or construction accounting platforms
