US Accountant – Non Profit

Job Description:

  • Manage end-to-end books for real estate clients, including brokerages, property management companies, and investors
  • Process HUD statements, commissions, and other real estate-specific transactions
  • Reconcile balance sheets, bank accounts, credit cards, and loan accounts
  • Categorize uncategorized transactions and maintain accurate ledgers
  • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports with variance analysis and plain-English commentary
  • Support client onboarding by reviewing prior financials and establishing structured bookkeeping processes
  • Join standing calls with real estate clients and US-based teams
  • Translate complex financial information into actionable guidance
  • Proactively flag risks and opportunities
  • Standardize checklists, month-end close calendars, and SOPs
  • Recommend and implement automation tools and workflows
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready files and documentation
  • Process payroll accurately, including deductions, approvals, and on-time payment
  • Assist with tax and compliance preparation as needed
  • Collaborate through Slack, Zoom, and Teams standups, shared task boards, and review cycles

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • 3+ years US accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably with real estate clients
  • QuickBooks Online proficiency (required), with clean, documented workflows
  • Familiarity with Xero, Bill.com, or other AP/AR automation tools is a plus
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, including lookups and pivots
  • Basic reporting/BI knowledge
  • Strong command of English, written and spoken
  • Client-facing communication and service orientation
  • Organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients accurately
  • Comfortable working US business hours
  • Experience closing books for US entities with minimal supervision
  • Willingness and ability to work exclusively with CAS after hire; no part-time or freelance engagements
  • Ability to comply with MFA, least-privilege access, secure file sharing, company monitoring, employment verification, reference checks, and required clearance documentation

Benefits:

  • Permanent WFH
  • Company-provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories)
  • 15 days PTO annually
  • Public holidays
  • Exposure to diverse US industries and real estate clients
  • Supportive, documentation-first culture with clear review standards
  • Full-time independent contractor arrangement with exclusive commitment
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