US Accountant - Real Estate Experience

Locations: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate's market rate, experience, skills, and overall qualifications

• Philippines - $1,400–$2,400 USD per month

• Latin America - $1,600-$3,500 USD per month

• South Africa - $1,400-$2,100 USD per month

Imagine owning a clean, predictable close every month. Your checklists are sharp, reconciliations airtight, and reports deliver actionable insights to leadership. As a Philippine-based US Accountant with real estate expertise, you’ll support fast-growing US companies, brokerages, and CPA firms—turning chaos into order, and numbers into clarity.

This is a full-time independent contractor role. Exclusivity is required—no part-time or freelance engagements after hire.

You see accounting as a system: inputs tidy, flows efficient, outputs decision-ready. You’ll manage end-to-end accounting operations for real estate clients—AP/AR, payroll, month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. Along the way, you’ll standardize workflows, implement SOPs, and help expedite client onboarding by resolving uncategorized transactions and reconciling HUDs, commissions, and balance sheets.

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  Accounting & Bookkeeping (Real Estate Focus)

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    Manage end-to-end books for real estate clients, including brokerages, property management, and investors.

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    Process HUD statements, commissions, and other real estate-specific transactions.

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    Reconcile balance sheets, bank accounts, credit cards, and loan accounts.

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    Categorize uncategorized transactions to ensure accurate ledgers.

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    Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports, with variance analysis and plain-English commentary.

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    Support client onboarding by quickly reviewing prior financials and ensuring structured bookkeeping processes.

  Client Collaboration

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    Join standing calls with real estate clients and US-based teams, translating complex financials into actionable guidance.

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    Flag risks and opportunities proactively.

  Process Improvement & Automation

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    Standardize checklists, month-end close calendars, and SOPs.

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    Recommend and implement automation tools or workflows to reduce manual effort and errors.

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    Maintain organized, audit-ready files and documentation across periods and clients.

  Payroll & Compliance

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    Process payroll accurately, including deductions, approvals, and on-time payment.

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    Assist with tax and compliance preparation as needed.

• 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 (lookups, pivots) and basic reporting/BI.

• Strong command of English (written & spoken), client-facing communication, and service orientation.

• Ownership mentality: organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple clients with accuracy.

• Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours

• Experienced in closing books for US entities with minimal supervision.

• Balances precision with practicality—knows when to dive deep vs. act fast.

• Enjoys creating order: SOPs, templates, checklists, and clean reconciliations.

• Tech-curious and actively seeks ways to automate routine work.

• Builds trust with clients through consistent, transparent delivery and simple explanations.

Quality: Close checklists, review notes, and documentation are part of every engagement

Security: Best practices for data privacy, MFA, and least-privilege access — always

Collaboration: Slack/Zoom standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles

We're not a gig platform.
We're not a freelance marketplace.
We're not a short-term staffing agency.

At CAS, we invest in professionals who want to build long-term careers supporting U.S. accounting firms and businesses. We believe in creating meaningful opportunities—not just placements.

• Competitive USD compensation based on your location, experience, technical expertise, and role

• 100% permanent remote work with long-term client opportunities

• Company-provided equipment, including a laptop, monitor(s), and essential accessories

• 15 days of paid time off annually, plus applicable local holidays

• Guaranteed annual salary increases based on your anniversary

• Referral rewards of up to USD $1,000

• Monthly CAS Flex Perks to support your remote work and well-being

• Structured Week 0 onboarding, training, and ongoing support throughout your journey

• Exposure to leading U.S. accounting firms across a wide range of industries

• A collaborative, documentation-first culture where your growth and success matter

At CAS, you're not just filling a role—you'll build a long-term career with a team that's invested in your success.

Full-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.

1. Application & Prescreening

2. Technical Assessment

3. Profile and Pre-interview Preparation

4. Client Interview

5. Employment Offer and Onboarding

    

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