Bookkeeper - Construction

REA.co; United States; Remote; PHP 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

REA.co is seeking a Bookkeeper to support bookkeeping and accounting tasks for construction clients in a fully remote role. The position requires collaboration with senior staff, attention to real estate accounting principles, and timely month-end closing deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least 1 year of experience with QuickBooks Online, plus construction accounting exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 1 year of experience with QBO (desired).
• At least 1 year of experience in construction accounting/finance, ideally at an accounting firm working with construction clients or directly at a construction company (mandatory).
• At least 1 year of experience managing maintenance work orders in the construction industry (mandatory).
• Solid understanding of real estate accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English).
• Willingness to learn and grow in the real estate accounting field.
• Familiarity with communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Clickup, Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Support client communication and inquiries under the guidance of senior bookkeepers.
• Contribute to the month-end closing process and report generation.
• Assist with new property set-ups, move-outs, owner draws, and management fees.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely completion of tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QBO (QuickBooks Online)

Job description

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team and assist with various bookkeeping and accounting tasks for our construction clients.

Job duties

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Support client communication and inquiries under the guidance of senior bookkeepers
• Contribute to the month-end closing process and report generation
• Assist with new property set-ups, move-outs, owner draws, and management fees
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely completion of tasks and deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 1 year of experience working with QBO (desired)
• At least 1 year of experience in construction accounting/finance, ideally at an accounting firm working with construction clients or directly at a construction company (mandatory)
• At least 1 year of experience managing maintenance work orders in the construction industry (mandatory)
• Solid understanding of real estate accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English)
• Willingness to learn and grow in the real estate accounting field
• Familiarity with communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Clickup, Workspace)

Location and schedule

This is a virtual (remote), full-time role available only to candidates located in Philippines, Mexico and/or Colombia

The position requires availability Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST

About REA

At REA, we're a fast-growing, technology-driven accounting company dedicated exclusively to the real estate industry. We specialize in automating back-office financial operations for property management companies, real estate investors, and construction companies. With over 130,000 units under management, 30m commercial sq. ft, and a team of 230+ professionals, we provide comprehensive bookkeeping and virtual property management services to some of the largest real estate investment firms in the U.S. Our mission is to help our clients scale their businesses beyond what they imagined possible, using innovative solutions and unparalleled expertise.