property Accountant Work From Home us hoursBig Ideas Social Media Inc

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an accounting professional to join the Finance and Accounting team of our client - a real estate company based in the USA.
As HOA Property Accountant, you will be reporting directly to the Director of Finance and assist in month-end closing, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resident billings, and other general accounting processes of the company.
This is a full time, contractual freelancer position while working at home. We are looking for someone with a strong accounting background and has experience with accounting work for a similar company or industry.
This is a 3-month contractual position as a self-employed freelancer (subject to renewal based on performance) and can be done remotely at home with a fast computer, fast internet connection, a quiet place at home with the proper gear and office supplies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Month-end Close Process:
Reconcile bank account activity weekly and post monthly reconciliation
Review general ledger for reclasses
Update insurance payment schedules
Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation:
Review A/R, A/P, Prepaid fees reports
Investigate variances
Ensure loan statement balances tie to loan statement
Financial Reporting:
Compile monthly reporting package to clients
Resident Billing:
Upload tenant charges for utilities monthly/quarterly
Update tenant ledgers per property manager guidance
Bill Payments:
Triage payment of invoices twice a week thru our payment portal
Triage special vendor payments upon direction of the property manager as needed.
Reserve transfers:
Ensure monthly 10% reserve transfers are executed
Administer withdraws from reserve to triage large bills
Budget and Forecast:
Draft Budget templates for Property Managers to draft annual budgets
Assist in budgeting utilities, contracted payments, and Insurance
Ensure budgets are properly entered in AppFolio
Other Responsibilities: Support the Accounting Team with special projects and perform ad hoc accounting analysis and projects as assigned.
Cash Management:
Review cash balances monthly and engage property management team to bill special assessments or condo fee increases
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 to 4 or more years proven experience as an Accountant or bookkeeper
Working Knowledge of AppFolio or Yardi (preferred)
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Comfortable interacting professionally with Company's Slack platform
Advanced Excel knowledge (Index-Match, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, etc)
Expert skills and experience in various ERP systems (AppFolio Preferred)
Must be VERY detail oriented and able to handle a large volume of transactions daily
Must be organized and a self-starter
Must be able to adapt, take on new responsibilities, and follow detailed processes
Can work with minimal supervision
Has his/her own laptop or desktop computer, headphones, and a decent Internet connection capable of doing voice and video calls. (extra monitor for spreadsheets preferred)
HOURS OF WORK
Work from home. Full-time freelance, contractual position
Mondays to Fridays 8 hours a day, 4AM to 1PM EST US Time
Converted to Manila time, that will be 4PM to 1AM PHT
Daily Breaks: 1 hour
US Holidays off and unpaid
Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Although you will be reporting directly to the designated manager from our client, you will also be reporting to and will be supervised by Big Ideas Social Media Inc, who is the consultant and service provider of the US business.
Big Ideas will be the one to provide your compensation and other HR and administrative needs locally.
You will be classified as "Self-Employed" when it concerns legality and taxation.
You won't be an employee of our Client or Big Ideas Philippines
Big Ideas (the agency) will deducted a 5% Expanded Withholding Tax as per PH and BIR laws. (10% if you do not have a COR, Certificate of Registration from the BIR, as Self-Employed from the BIR)
Contract is subject to an "evaluation period" and subject to contract renewal based on performance of the freelancer.
Renewal or raise in compensation is subject to client discretion and is not guaranteed.