Bookkeeper

L.W. Reedy Real Estate is a family-owned premier brokerage headquartered in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois, that has proudly served the Western Suburbs and Chicago markets since 1951. For 75 years, our firm has built a reputation on financial integrity, trust, and deep community roots. As we continue to grow, we maintain a collaborative, family-oriented work environment that values professional precision and dedication. We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations across multiple business entities –including two separate residential/commercial rental companies– ensure financial accuracy, and play a vital role in supporting our team of real estate professionals. This is a part-time role (25+ Hours Weekly) ideal for a self-starter who excels in multi-tasking, thrives with independence, and can own the full bookkeeping cycle from routine transactions through year-end close. Why Join Our Team? Enjoy a casual workplace environment, flexible working hours, 1 week PTO and 1 remote day following a 3-month onboarding period Compensation: $25 to $33 per hour depending on level of experience Schedule: Monday through Friday, core business hours Please send your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io for consideration Key Responsibilities: General Accounting Duties Process weekly payroll with Gusto Make timely bank deposits Process Agent Commission payments associated with closings Assist the Admin Team with real estate-associated payments and invoices Maintain organized financial records inside of a digital filing system, including agent commission spreadsheet tracking Prepare internal financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Check Details Multi-Entity Accounting & Property Management Bookkeeping Maintain accurate books across 6 total entities ensuring proper intercompany accounting and entity-level reporting Reconcile all bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts monthly for each entity Rental Income Tracking through Hemlane, the property management system Process A/P and A/R; manage vendor relationships and customer billing Year-End Close & CPA Coordination Lead year-end close processes and prepare books for external CPA review Serve as the primary point of contact for the CPA firm– respond to inquiries, provide documentation, and coordinate tax prep deliverables Prepare 1099s and assist with annual compliance filings Adhoc Tasks Additional reporting, as needed Year-end bonus calculations Required Qualifications & Skills: 3+ years of hands-on full-charge bookkeeping experience, preferably across multiple entities or business lines 2+ years experience with Quickbooks Desktop Proven experience independently managing month-end and year-end close processes Comfortable communicating directly with external CPAs Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and accountability Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision Google Drive and Gmail Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Preferred But Not Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field Bookkeeping certification and/or Quickbooks certification Industry knowledge, either in Real Estate or Property Management 1 year experience of payroll processing and payroll journal entries Knowledge of Gusto and Hemlane a plus but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr LW Reedy Real Estate