Part-Time Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant

About the Role

Big Ideas Social Media, Inc., a Philippines-based outsourcing firm, provides specialized recruitment, HR, and back-office solutions for international clients. The company is seeking a remote, part-time Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant to join their team. This role reports to the Controller and involves working alongside property accountants and client managers to maintain efficient financial operations for property management clients.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must possess at least two years of undergraduate or community college education in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You should have one to two years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting assistance, or accounts payable processing.
• A solid understanding of fundamental bookkeeping principles, such as general ledger coding, expense tracking, and account reconciliation, is essential.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace is required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are necessary for success in this role.
• You must be comfortable working graveyard shifts or varying US schedules and be available between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
• Access to a functional laptop or desktop with a high-speed, stable internet connection and a quiet, distraction-free workspace is mandatory.
• Candidates who are Filipino citizens or foreigners authorized to work in the Philippines are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant will handle daily bookkeeping entries, perform expense classifications, and track transactions for small multifamily properties.
• You will be responsible for posting and allocating billings related to maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping services.
• Key duties include reconciling utility accounts, supporting the calculation of monthly property owner distributions, and calculating annual resident security deposit interest.
• You will review incoming invoices for accuracy, resolve data-entry mismatches, and communicate directly with service providers to clarify billing questions.
• Additionally, you will organize and maintain digital accounting files, receipts, and bank statements while assisting with monthly cash, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Regular communication with the team via Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace is required to provide status updates and coordinate workflows.

Benefits & Perks

• This role offers a guaranteed 20-hour work week with a steady schedule.
• The position includes time off for US holidays, which is unpaid.
• Contractors are not required to provide exclusive services, allowing for professional flexibility, and there is potential for contract renewal following a successful performance evaluation.
• Payroll is disbursed on a monthly basis.