Bookkeeper

ABOUT US

Freedom Investing Group LLC—and its sister company Freedom Community Management LLC (FCM)—is a growing real estate investing business that is destined to have a BIG footprint!
Our mission is to help solve the affordable housing crisis and provide financial freedom for investors by improving Manufactured Home Communities to make them clean, safe, and prosperous. That’s no small task!
We currently have 300 units under management with plans to scale to 1000 units in the next 3 years.
We need a ROCK STAR REMOTE Bookkeeper to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing our communities.

ABOUT YOU

Are you a meticulous number-cruncher with a passion for making a difference? The affordable housing crisis demands innovative solutions, and mobile home parks play a significant role in addressing this challenge. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while working remotely, we'd love to have you join our team!

You Are Our Ideal Candidate If You…
-Have excellent written and spoken English.
-Are comfortable with having your camera turned on during meetings, as it helps build personal connections.
-Manage your time exceptionally well and thrive in a remote work environment.
-Are incredibly organized, and flexible. You enjoy collaborating with teaUpgrade to see actual infombers on projects.
-Are self-motivated and driven.
-Stay focused on the big picture while paying attention to every detail.
-Are productive and independent, yet value teamwork.

You embody our core values. You keep the P.A.C.E. You are:
-Proactive: You excel when given a goal without specific step-by-step instructions. You aren't afraid to seek help but brainstorm solutions first. You bring new ideas to the table and aren't afraid to voice your thoughts.
-Accountable: You follow through on your commitments, take ownership of your tasks, and ensure deadlines are met. You welcome constructive feedback and are committed to continuous improvement.
-Compassionate: You treat others with respect and kindness, recognizing the importance of improving lives within our communities. Your communication skills extend beyond technical proficiency, allowing you to connect positively with teaUpgrade to see actual infombers.
-Ethical: You uphold integrity and honesty in all your actions, even when no one is watching.
If this resonates with you, and if you thrive in a remote work environment, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Bookkeeper, you’ll play a vital role in managing billing-related tasks, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to our mission of tackling the affordable housing crisis.

Some Examples Of Things You Might Be Doing
-Managing Billing Processes: Handle all billing tasks like sending invoices, tracking payments, and keeping financial records accurate.
-Financial Reporting: Create financial reports for the team to understand how the company is doing.
-KPI Tracking: Create intuitive charts to help the team keep track of key goals and visualize progress.
-Bank Reconciliations: Check bank accounts each month to make sure everything is logged correctly.
-Budget Management: Assist in making and following budgets to control expenses.
-Communication and Collaboration: Share financial info clearly with teaUpgrade to see actual infombers and vendors. Attend meetings and calls when needed, including at least one weekly teaUpgrade to see actual infoeting.
-Process Improvement: Find ways to make tasks easier and more efficient.
-Continuous Learning: Stay updated on new rules and requirements as they come up, especially since we operate in many states. Ensure our financial records meet these changes.
-Vendor Communication: Make phone calls and send emails to vendors to resolve payment issues.
“Master of Rent Manager”: You will become the company expert on Rent Manager. This software is more than just accounting–it is the central hub of our property management business.

Requirements
-Excellent communication skills: Skilled at explaining financial information clearly, whether it's through spoken words, written documents, or graphs.
-Education or Experience: A 4-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or at least 4 years of demonstrated experience in bookkeeping for a real estate company.
-Understanding of Bookkeeping Basics: Familiarity with fundamental bookkeeping concepts, including Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income, and Expenses. Also, knowledge of the difference between operating, non-operating, and capital expenses.
-Proficiency with Bookkeeping Software: Experience with professional bookkeeping software such as Rent Manager is preferred. However, familiarity with any similar software like QuickBooks is also acceptable.
-Reliable Internet Connection: Fast and dependable internet access.
-Fluency in English: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
-Deadline Management: Capable of meeting deadlines and managing multiple financial projects simultaneously.
-Time Management and Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and pay attention to details.
-US Time Zone: Willing to work regular business hours in the US Mountain or Central Time Zone for effective collaboration and communication with vendors and teammates.
-BONUS: Have experience in—and are passionate about—accounting for real estate or syndications. Not required, but it is a big plus.

HOW YOU’LL WORK AT FIG
Live Where You Want
We're a fully remote team, so you can work from wherever you want. However, we operate on US Central Time, so you'll need to be available during those hours for meetings and collaboration.

Our Core Values
We believe in keeping the P.A.C.E. Proactive, Accountable, Compassionate, and Ethical. These values guide how we work together.

Work Hours
We strive for around 40 hours per week, but occasionally, we may need to pitch in extra hours. We appreciate your flexibility in working on US Central Time.

Compensation
We offer a competitive starting salary. We consider raises every year, and have an annual profit-share bonus. FIG wins, you win—that kind of thing. We are a fully remote team, we adapt our benefits to the laws of your country.

Benefits
-Vacation: We work hard, and we play hard. We encourage you to take vacations and to fully unplug when you do! You'll get two weeks of paid vacation per year. All we ask is that you communicate vacation plans to us in advance so that we can make sure everything is covered while you are out.
-Professional Development: We’re serious about helping you improve your craft. If there is a training or course you want to take that aligns with what we do, we’d love to support you to pursue it.
-Flexibility: We trust you to manage your time and only ask that you communicate if you need to step away for a bit.
Impact: We make a huge, positive difference in people’s lives by providing housing and helping investors reach their goals. Adding value is rewarding!

HOW TO APPLY
It is very important to us that you have good feedback from others who have hired you or professors you have worked with at college. Please make sure to fill out the references section in the application form. In your application, please share any other skills that may be useful in the future (property management, accounting software, or other software skills, etc). In the Form you will fill out, please use "fig tree" as your answer to the first question below.

You will be asked to answer the following questions when submitting a proposal:
1. Where did you hear about this position?
2. How many hours are you available? What are your other commitments (please describe in detail)?
3. If you were to work full-time for us, what salary would you expect to be paid?
4. How long were you at your previous job? Why did you leave?
5. Why do you want this job? What are you hoping to get from it?

Please answer the above questions in the following Form:
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