Job Description
Job DescriptionBookkeeper: REO Contracting CompanyAbout the Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a contracting company specializing in REO (Real Estate Owned) work. The role is highly hands-on and process-driven, supporting payroll, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, compliance, and reporting. Accuracy, consistency, and follow-through are critical.
About the Company
Our client is an established REO contracting firm supporting institutional clients and property portfolios. The company operates in a compliance-heavy environment and values strong controls, organized documentation, and dependable financial processes.
Responsibilities:Weekly Responsibilities
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Process weekly payroll.
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Issue and track manual checks under the Non-REO QuickBooks account.
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Post payments in QuickBooks and BT.
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Process vendor payments upon receipt of client funds.
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Gather, review, and prepare unpaid bills for payment.
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Monitor Worker’s Compensation and General Liability insurance.
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Print checks and obtain authorized signatures.
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Copy and file signed checks.
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Enter and scan purchase orders (POs) into BT and verify accuracy in QuickBooks.
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Perform quality control on physical job folders (receipts, invoices, vendor bills).
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Calculate and review job-level Profit & Loss (P&L).
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Track and post PTO and sick time in spreadsheets and ADP.
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Assist with HR-related requests as needed.
Monthly Responsibilities
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Ensure all Chase transactions for CMMC and beach rental properties are properly entered into QuickBooks.
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Manage collections by issuing monthly client statements (excluding Hudson and Fannie Mae).
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Enter invoices and payments for rental property tenants.
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Post ADP TotalSource benefits into QuickBooks.
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Print recurring checks (AFD Realtors, Ernie).
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Reconcile sales tax liability with taxable sales calculations.
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Run and review QuickBooks reports:
Vendor & Payables (custom date ranges) -
Balance Sheet (custom date ranges)
Quarterly Responsibilities
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Generate Fannie Mae Subcontractor Reports.
Annual Responsibilities
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Complete required compliance training:
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Anti-Fraud
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Anti-Money Laundering
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Fair Housing
Filing & Documentation
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Ensure all Hudson invoices are uploaded to Equator and Vendor Café.
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File invoices and vendor bills in CMMC job photo folders.
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File paid bills in the physical filing cabinet.
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Assist in building and maintaining a network-based filing system.
Qualifications
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Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in construction, contracting, or real estate.
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Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
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Experience with payroll processing, AP/AR, job costing, and reconciliations.
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High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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Strong work ethic, professional, and articulate.
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Ability to manage recurring deadlines and compliance requirements.
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Professional, discreet, and dependable.
This is a part time which can lead to a full time role.