Remote Part-Time Bookkeeper for Property Management

Big Ideas Social Media Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Ideas Social Media Inc. is seeking a meticulous Part-Time Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant for remote support to a US-based client. The role covers property billing, ledger maintenance, and vendor/payable tasks, with a three-month trial as a freelancer working from home.

The position requires 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, solid Excel/Google Workspace skills, and strong English communication. This is a remote, part-time engagement with potential renewal after evaluation.

Qualifications

• Education: At least two (2) years of undergraduate or community college education in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting assistance, banking operations, or accounts payable processing.
• Technical Accounting Foundation: Solid working knowledge of fundamental bookkeeping principles, including invoice verification, general ledger coding, expense tracking, and account reconciliations.
• Excel & Productivity Tools: Competency in Microsoft Excel (data sorting, sum/subtotal formulas, basic lookup functions) and everyday proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with experience using team messaging tools such as Slack and Zoom.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of numerical precision, analytical discipline, and an ability to spot anomalies in invoices and ledgers.
• Home Office Setup: A fully functional desktop or laptop, a quiet distraction-free workspace, and a stable internet connection (minimum 100 to 200 Mbps with a reliable backup option).

Responsibilities

• Property Accounting & Billing Operations
• Operational Billings: Accurately post and allocate billings for on-call maintenance, snow removal, turn cleaning, landscaping, and specialized contractor services.
• Day-to-Day Ledger Maintenance: Assist with daily bookkeeping entries, expense classifications, and transaction tracking for small multifamily properties.
• Utility & Auto-Pay Management: Monitor, track, and reconcile recurring online utility accounts to guarantee timely auto-payments and prevent late penalties or service interruptions.
• Distributions & Deposit Accounting: Support the finance team in calculating monthly property owner distributions and determining annual resident security deposit interest in compliance with local guidelines.
• Accounts Payable (AP) Support & Coordination
• Discrepancy Triage: Review invoices, flag data-entry mismatches, and resolve billing discrepancies with partners.
• Vendor Liaison: Communicate with service providers to request revised invoices and confirm receipt of payments.
• Payment Verification: Verify that all supporting documentation aligns with accounting policies prior to disbursement.
• Documentation, Reconciliations & Compliance
• Audit-Ready Recordkeeping: Maintain digital accounting files, receipts, bank statements, and vendor records.
• Account Reconciliations: Assist with monthly cash, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Team Communication: Daily status updates via Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Excel

Google Workspace

English communication

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AppFolio Property Manager

Buildium

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

Big Ideas Social Media Inc. is seeking a meticulous Part-Time Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant for remote support to a US-based client. The role covers property billing, ledger maintenance, and vendor/payable tasks, with a three-month trial as a freelancer working from home.

The position requires 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, solid Excel/Google Workspace skills, and strong English communication. This is a remote, part-time engagement with potential renewal after evaluation.