Real Estate Accountant with QuickBooks Experience

About the role

Howard Financial, a full‑service back‑office provider, is looking for a detail‑oriented accountant to support its real‑estate clients. This independent‑contractor position allows you to work remotely while delivering high‑quality financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for multiple real‑estate clients, including AP/AR, bank and credit‑card reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and address discrepancies proactively.
• Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget‑to‑actual analysis as required.
• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, coordinating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams, offering insights to improve financial operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls to enhance accuracy and scalability.

Required profile

• 3+ years of accounting experience; real‑estate experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Fluent English (B2+) and comfortable communicating with high‑profile clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a growth mindset.
• Available to work 9 AM–5 PM EST, Monday to Friday, as an independent contractor.

Required skills

• QuickBooks (QBO) proficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with other accounting tools.