Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and systems-minded Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to support and refine the financial operations of a growing hospitality and property management company.

In addition to maintaining accurate records across multiple accounts and clients, you will be expected to evaluate our current workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, and scalability.

Our structure includes trust-style accounting, multi-client tracking, and operational complexity. This requires strong organizational thinking, adaptability, and the ability to work within evolving systems.

Responsibilities

• Record and classify financial transactions
• Maintain accurate books within accounting platforms
• Track and reconcile client-level balances across multiple categories
• Manage billable expenses and pending reimbursements per client
• Perform end-of-month reconciliations across bank accounts and general ledger
• Support internal reporting and financial tracking
• Review current accounting workflows and recommend improvements
• Assist in implementing more efficient systems and processes over time

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping for small businesses or service-based companies
• Strong understanding of multi-client or segmented accounting structures
• Hands-on experience with accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, Wave or similar)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient with time
• Ability to work independently and adapt to non-standard workflows
• Strong communication and professionalism

Nice to Have

• Experience with property management or hospitality accounting
• Familiarity with PMS platforms such as Guesty, Hostaway, Lodgify or others
• Experience with trust accounting or client fund management
• Background in real estate, construction, or project-based operations

What We Offer

• Flexible, fully remote work environment
• Immediate opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling company
• Increasing responsibility and hours as operations expand
• Potential to grow into a full-time role
• Involvement in system design and operational improvement

Please answer all application questions. Applicants with incomplete screener question responses will not be considered.

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• This role begins at approximately 8–12 hours per week, with more hours to be assigned in the near term. We are looking for a long-term collaborator as the role expands. Are you able to commit to this initial scope?
• Which accounting platforms have you worked with? (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave) Please briefly describe your level of experience with each.
• Do you have experience in any of the following:

Real Estate
Long-Term Property Management
Short-Term Rental (STR) Management
Construction or Project-Based Work
Hospitality

Please specify which and describe your experience.

• Do you have experience working with property management systems (PMS) such as Guesty, Hostaway, Lodgify, or similar? If so, briefly describe your experience.
• What languages are you fluent in for professional work (written and spoken)?
• Where are you currently based?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• bookkeeping or accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote