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 QuickBooks, 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
Bookkeeping & Financial Management Manage and maintain books in QuickBooks
Categorize and reconcile 300–500+ monthly transactions
Maintain accurate books across multiple areas, including:
Construction business
Personal finances
Rental properties
Real estate activities
Artist studio operations
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Ensure all financial data is clean, accurate, and consistently updated
Project‑Based Expense Tracking Track expenses by project (e.g., flips, remodels, rentals)
Monitor and track:
Vendor payments
Contractor expenses
Material purchases
Track bills, payments, and recurring expenses, including:
Mortgages
Insurance premiums
Utilities and other ongoing obligations
Accounts Payable (Primary Focus) 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
Expense Intake & Communication Manage receipts and expense submissions from the field team via WhatsApp 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
Expense Analysis & Financial Monitoring 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
Reporting & Financial Organization 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
Must-have:
Skills / Qualifications: At least 3 years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
Strong hands‑on experience with QuickBooks 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 WhatsApp, for coordination with teams
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through in managing financial tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in real estate or construction accounting
Familiarity with job costing or project‑based accounting
Mindset We’re Looking For 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
Job type:
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