Job Overview

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and disciplined Bookkeeper to serve as the financial backbone for a diverse entrepreneurial portfolio. This is a high-responsibility role managing the accounts of four distinct business areas: a manufacturing company, a property management firm (multiple LLCs), a service company, and a significant business debt portfolio (~$600K). 

Client Overview

A multi-entity entrepreneur with a heavy focus on manufacturing and real estate. The business environment is fast-paced and requires a professional who values process discipline and internal controls over speed. They utilize modern accounting systems (Odoo or similar) and expect "first-time accuracy" to support a clean year-end audit and tax preparation.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm EST (40 hours per week)

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Operations (Daily): Manage the full AR/AP cycle, including applying payments, sending reminders, and conducting a strict three-way match (PO, Receiving, and Invoice) before any vendor payment is released.
• Property Management (Multiple LLCs): Record rental income by unit, process owner distributions, reconcile security deposits, and track lease renewal schedules.
• Service Company Oversight: Act as a financial liaison by reviewing monthly P&Ls and reconciliations prepared by the operations team, flagging miscodings, and consolidating data into a multi-entity summary.
• Debt & Loan Management: Maintain a rigorous loan schedule for ~$600k in business debt, correctly splitting principal vs. interest and flagging upcoming balloon payments.
• Payroll & Compliance: Coordinate weekly payroll (e.g., ADP), track PTO and garnishments, and ensure zero late statutory filings or penalties.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Reconcile all bank/credit accounts by the 5th of the month and prepare comprehensive books for CPA review and 1099/W-2 issuance.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience, specifically within a manufacturing or product-based company.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in Odoo (or similar ERP/Accounting software) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Multi-Entity Fluency: Proven ability to manage intercompany transactions and maintain separate general ledgers for different business types.
• Strict Discipline: Deep understanding of Internal Controls and Segregation of Duties (e.g., never paying without a matched PO).
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Qualifications

• Experience with Property Management accounting (Highly Regarded).
• Familiarity with Job Costing or service-industry billing (A Significant Plus).
• Exceptional English communication skills to explain financial discrepancies to non-finance colleagues.
• High level of integrity for handling sensitive payroll and debt information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Payroll processed with 100% accuracy every week.
• Zero supplier payments processed without a complete three-way match.
• Bank reconciliations and financial reports delivered by the 5th of every month.
• Zero late statutory filings or tax penalties.

Side Note

This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own reliable computer and high-speed internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.