Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Remote Virtual Assistant
Stadium District Flats | Merkeley Ventures
Stadium District Flats is a growing real estate investment company managing 70+ residential units and active development projects.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Bookkeeper & Accounts Manager to join our Finance & Accounting Team. This role will work closely with the Finance & Accounting Lead, Owner, CPA, and Property Management Team to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and support lenders, investors, and management.
Support the company's goal of building a $100M real estate portfolio through accurate and scalable financial systems.
- Maintain accurate company and property financial records.
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, vendor payments, collections, and account balances.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and other financial accounts.
- Track management fees, owner billings, intercompany transactions, vendor records, and tenant accounts.
- Work with the Finance & Accounting Lead to prepare monthly financial statements, including Budget vs. Actual, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and supporting schedules.
- Support budgeting, variance analysis, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
- Prepare financial reports and schedules for the CPA, Owner, lenders, investors, and management.
- Collaborate with Property Management on property-level accounting and closing.
- Support accounting for acquisitions and development projects.
- Process payroll and prepare annual 1099 forms.
- Work with the Finance & Accounting Lead and CPA on tax preparation and supporting documentation.
- Help develop accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, workflow automation, and process improvements.
- Leverage AI and technology to improve accounting efficiency.
- Identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and escalate significant issues.
- Maintain confidentiality and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, AP, AR, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines remotely.
- Comfortable working with executives and receiving direct feedback.
- Proactive, accountable, dependable, organized, and confident.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
- U.S. real estate/property management accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with budgeting, Power Automate, AI, or accounting automation is a plus.
Training Rate: $4.50/hour
New hires must complete the Bookkeeping Tier Training Program (Tier 1–4). Upon successful Tier 4 Certification, the rate increases 10% to $5.00/hour.
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time (ET)
- Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week.
- Must be fully available and engaged during scheduled hours.
- No other job, business, or unrelated work during scheduled hours.
- Requires Hubstaff or equivalent time-tracking/productivity software, including activity tracking and periodic screenshots.
- Remote independent contractor. Contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, equipment, workspace, and does not receive employee benefits.
- Reliable computer and internet
- Backup internet and power
- Printer and scanner/mobile scanning capability
- Cell phone supporting required apps
- Antivirus software and VPN
- Professional, quiet workspace
Stadium District Flats is the residential living brand of Merkeley Ventures. We invest in and operate distinctive residential homes and apartment communities across the country, self-managed under the Stadium District Flats brand.
We use innovative technology and a Flex Property Management model to enable remote ownership and operations while reducing reliance on traditional local property management companies.
Gain experience in Real Estate Accounting, Financial Reporting, AP/AR, Budgeting, Lender & Investor Reporting, Tax Support, Automation, AI, and Process Improvement.
We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, accountable, proactive, analytical, organized, and technology-minded.