Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | King Real Estate

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at King Real Estate, located in Old Orchard Beach, ME. King Real Estate is a locally focused company committed to providing reliable, transparent support for residential and commercial property transactions. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing timely information that supports the company’s operational integrity and decision-making. The organization values professionalism, integrity, and strong attention to detail in all aspects of its operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Old Orchard Beach, ME

• Team: Collaborates closely with team members and leadership.
• Mission: Owns the accuracy and compliance of day-to-day financial records for the company.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Management: Manage day-to-day financial records for King Real Estate, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting practices.
• Transaction Handling: Record and reconcile transactions, maintain ledgers, and post journal entries.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare basic financial reports and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Payment Processing: Track income and expenses, and process invoices and payments using accounting software.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with leadership to provide timely financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining organized documentation for audits and tax preparation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Core knowledge of finance principles.
• Experience: Prior experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Proficiency with accounting software and related tools used for recording and tracking transactions.
• Skills: Strong bookkeeping skills, including maintaining ledgers and managing day-to-day financial records. Ability to accurately prepare and post journal entries (accounting) and reconcile accounts. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small business team.
• Bonus: Real estate or property management experience is a plus.