Bookkeeping Specialist - Job Code: 49655444764

At Coconut 🥥, we connect founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins. Clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work. We're currently looking for top talent to fill the role below:

Role: Bookkeeping Specialist

Monthly Rate: $750

Availability: Part-time 20 hours/week

Time Zone: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM MT

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Requirements

Experience Needed/Responsibilities:

-Fullcycle bookkeeping, bank and account reconciliations

-Processing payables, receivables, allocations, and bill payments

-Tracking spending versus budget and preparing monthly reports

-Managing closings for land/project acquisitions and dispositions

-Handling investor fund accounting, draw requests, and disbursements

-Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (as needed)

-Assisting in policy development, compliance, and internal control improvements

-Partnering in system building (BI dashboards, automation, process optimization)

-Coordinating with external CPAs for audit/tax prep and reporting

-Input on risk management, investor reporting, and strategic planning

Good to have:

-Experience managing closings, draw requests, and investor dollars in both acquisition and disposition contexts

-Familiarity with consolidation/reporting for multiple entities

-Ability to present actionable insights to leadership for strategic decision making

Non-negotiable Requirements:

-Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required)

-3+ years bookkeeping/controller experience in real estate development, land, or property management

-Strong grasp of QuickBooks, Excel, and modern accounting tools; familiarity with BI platforms (e.g., Fathom) advantageous

-Proven ability to optimize finance systems and recommend effective process improvements

-Solid understanding of entity/itemized accounting and multientity operations

-Comfortable working remotely, independently, and as part of a small team

-Willingness to build out automation/AI capabilities over time

Industry/Tools Experience:

-Quickbooks Online

-MS Excel/Google Sheets

Benefits

We’re all about uplifting lives in Coconut and we make sure we provide benefits that support work-life balance, well-being, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the Coconut Community! ✨

✅ Competitive Salary – We recognize your skills and experience with a great compensation package.
✅ 13th Month Pay – Enjoy an extra month’s salary—because who doesn’t love a little bonus?

✅ Paid Time Off – Recharge with 12 days of PTO to use however you like—vacation, self-care, or just a break from it all!
✅ US Holidays Off – Enjoy 12 paid US holidays throughout the year.
✅ Maternity & Paternity Leave – We support growing families with dedicated leave for new parents.

✅ Comprehensive Healthcare – We’ve got you and your family covered with quality healthcare benefits.
✅ Life Insurance* – Our full-time HMO plan includes life insurance for extra peace of mind.
✅ Mental Health Support – Prioritize your well-being with access to mental health consultations and wellness resources.

✅ Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats – We celebrate your achievements and make your special day even better!
✅ Exciting Team Experiences – Think island getaways, virtual town halls, and regional meetups—because work should be fun, too!

✅ Stay Connected – Be part of a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and connect with amazing people.

Some benefits may vary. Full details will be provided during the onboarding process.