Accountant – Real Estate Focus (Freelance)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a detail‑oriented, proactive accountant with real‑estate experience to join its fast‑growing back‑office team. You will work alongside seasoned bookkeepers and administrators, delivering high‑quality reporting, reconciliations, and accounting support for multiple clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for several clients, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit‑card reconciliations, and month‑end close (real‑estate experience required).
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, and cash‑flow forecasts with precision.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant regulations, proactively addressing any discrepancies.
• Perform job costing, project accounting, and budget‑to‑actual analysis as needed.
• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation, collaborating with external tax advisors, and assisting with audit requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams, offering insights to improve financial operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with proven real‑estate industry exposure.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Fluent English (B2+), comfortable communicating with high‑profile clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.
• Availability 9 AM–5 PM EST, Monday to Friday.
• Willingness to work as an independent contractor.

Required skills

• SAGE
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel