Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a real estate firm in Houston, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activities with accuracy, stay organized across a high-volume workload, and support financial operations in an on-site office environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across core bookkeeping functions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks by recording financial activity accurately and keeping accounting records current and well organized.

• Process vendor invoices, payments, and related documentation while ensuring accounts payable transactions are completed on time.

• Manage customer billing, payment posting, and follow-up activities to maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.

• Complete bank and account reconciliations regularly to identify discrepancies and keep financial data aligned with supporting records.

• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end accuracy.

• Assist with month-end closing procedures

• Maintain accounting information for multiple entities, ensuring each set of books is handled with consistency and attention to detail.

• Use accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to support reporting, track transactions, and improve day-to-day financial administration.

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience, preferably within a real estate or property-related environment.
• Hands-on experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Strong background in bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close support.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Experience using QuickBooks is strongly preferred, and familiarity with real estate accounting platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to handle accounting responsibilities across multiple entities with a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Degree is not required; practical accounting experience and dependable technical skills are the priority.
• Must be able to work on-site in Houston, Texas in a fully office-based role.