Accountant – Real Estate Focus (Contractor)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a detail‑oriented accountant with real‑estate experience to join its back‑office team. The role is contract‑based and supports multiple high‑growth clients by delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for several clients, including AP/AR, bank and credit‑card reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Prepare, review and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and address any discrepancies proactively.
• Perform job costing, project accounting and budget‑to‑actual analysis as required.
• Support tax compliance by preparing documentation and liaising with external tax advisors.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams, offering insights to improve financial operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls to boost accuracy and scalability.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, specifically in the real‑estate sector.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Fluent English (B2+), able to communicate with high‑profile clients.
• Adaptable, detail‑oriented and comfortable in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.
• Available to work 9 AM–5 PM EST, Monday to Friday, as an independent contractor.

Required skills

• SAGE
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel