Accountant/Bookkeeper

I’m helping Property Alpha find a top candidate to join their team part-time for the role of Accountant/Bookkeeper.You will shape the future of innovative solutions.Compensation:USD 5 - 15/hourLocation:Remote (anywhere)Mission of Property Alpha:"We're on a mission to empower real estate investors by combining cutting-edge AI with deep market insights. Our goal is to help investors make smarter, faster decisions and maximize their returns while minimizing time spent on manual research."What makes you a strong candidate:You are proficient in Xero, Bookkeeping.You have +3 years experience in Accounting.English - Fully fluentResponsibilities and more:Part-Time Remote Accountant/Bookkeeper — Property Alpha.About Property Alpha.Property Alpha is a real estate investing platform that allows users to search U.S. properties by investment criteria (cap rate, CoC, monthly profit), run dynamic calculators, and track portfolios.Role Summary.We are hiring a part-time, remote, salaried Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage early-stage finance operations end-to-end: clean books, reliable closes, revenue recognition, cash management, and simple dashboards. Transaction volume is currently low; the ideal candidate is hands-on, systems-savvy, and willing to take on adjacent responsibilities that help a seed-stage SaaS run smoothly.* Time commitment: :5 hours/week to start (may increase with growth).* Reports to: Founder/CEO.* Employment type: Part-time, salaried.Core Responsibilities.General Ledger & Close.* Establish and maintain the chart of accounts for a subscription/SaaS and potential services/licensing lines.* Manage monthly close (target: ≤5 business days) including reconciliations (bank, Stripe, payroll, benefits), accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.* Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with concise variance commentary.Revenue Operations & Recognition.* Reconcile Stripe payouts, fees, refunds, and chargebacks to the general ledger.* Set and document revenue recognition for subscriptions (ASC 606 basics, deferrals) and any pilots/white-label licenses.* Build MRR/ARR, net revenue retention, and churn reporting (simple and auditable).AP/AR & Cash.* Manage light accounts payable (vendor onboarding, W-9/W-8 collection, bill payment).* Manage light accounts receivable (issue invoices for non-Stripe revenue, collections where relevant).* Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast; perform weekly cash reconciliation and runway update.Payroll & Compliance.* Coordinate payroll (e.g., Gusto/Deel), reimbursements, and state registrations as needed.* Review sales/use tax for SaaS footprint (monitor thresholds; coordinate filings if applicable).* Assist with 1099 year-end and basic support for CPA/tax preparation.Controls & Documentation.* Write simple SOPs such as close checklist, Stripe → GL tie-out, bill pay workflow, and access controls.* Implement light segregation of duties within the small team and vendor tools.Nice-to-Have, Given Our Stack.* Comfortable with spreadsheets (advanced formulas/pivots).* Basic SQL or willingness to query source data exports (backend is BigQuery; Finance primarily uses CSVs/exports).* Familiarity with unit economics for SaaS and marketplaces.Tooling You’ll Own/Influence.* Accounting: Xero (implementation needed).* Payments/Revenue Operations: Stripe.* AP/Spend: Bill.com/Ramp (or similar; recommend & implement as needed).* Payroll/HRIS: Gusto/Deel (recommend & implement as needed).* Data/Reporting: Google Sheets; optional BigQuery exports.Candidate Profile.* 3–7+ years in accounting/finance; experience at an early-stage SaaS or product-led startup strongly preferred.* Solid general ledger fundamentals, revenue recognition for subscriptions, and Stripe reconciliation experience.* Comfortable implementing tools and improving processes with minimal supervision.* Clear communicator capable of translating numbers into actionable insights for a product/data-driven team.