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Description

Full Charge Bookkeeper – Luxury Real Estate Development

We are seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a small, highly specialized real estate development and design team focused on building custom luxury residences for ultra-high-net-worth clients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple high-value projects with accuracy and care.

This is a hands-on role well-suited for someone who values precision over volume and enjoys working closely with ownership, project teams, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting

+ Oversee all day-to-day bookkeeping activities for development and related entities

+ Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices, retainers, and client billings

+ Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across multiple projects or entities

+ Perform bank, credit card, and escrow account reconciliations

+ Process payroll and coordinate with third-party payroll and tax providers

+ Support month-end and year-end close activities

Project & Cost Accounting

+ Track project-level costs across custom home builds, including construction, design, and professional services

+ Monitor budgets, draws, and cash flow for active projects

+ Assist with job costing, variance tracking, and financial reporting by project

+ Support lender, investor, or ownership reporting as required

Financial Reporting & Collaboration

+ Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages

+ Work closely with ownership, project managers, and external CPAs

+ Support tax preparation, audits, and entity-level reporting

+ Maintain organized financial documentation and records

Operational & Administrative Support

+ Manage contracts, vendor agreements, and financial documentation with confidentiality

+ Support insurance, permitting-related financial documentation, and compliance tracking

+ Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting needs

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

+ 5+ years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting

+ Prior experience in real estate development, construction, architecture, or luxury services strongly preferred

+ Solid understanding of job costing, project accounting, and multi-entity structures

+ Experience with accounting software (construction or real estate systems a plus)

+ Payroll experience, either in-house or via third-party providers

+ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

+ High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

+ Ability to work independently in a small, hands-on environment

+ Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with ownership

Why This Role Is Unique

+ Work with a boutique team serving ultra-high-net-worth clientele

+ Low volume, high-complexity financial work

+ Direct exposure to luxury residential development projects

+ Opportunity to be a trusted financial partner in a highly curated business

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