Role: Bookkeeper
Kupperman Companies is a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that specializes in acquiring, developing, and investing in commercial real estate assets, with a particular focus on hotels, multi-family, mixed-use, and retail assets.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our closely held firm and support the Controller with day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional accounting. This is an entry-level, execution-focused role well suited to a candidate early in their bookkeeping or accounting career who wants to build a foundation in real estate accounting under the guidance of an experienced Controller.
Your Mission
You’ll be the Controller’s right hand for day-to-day bookkeeping, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, and keeping our books current and accurate. The Controller sets the process, reviews your work, and owns reporting and compliance; your goal is to execute the transactional work precisely and flag anything that looks off.
Job Duties:
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
● Enter and code vendor invoices and prepare payment batches for the Controller’s approval.
● Prepare and send customer invoices, track collections, and flag past-due balances to the Controller.
● Record day-to-day transactions in the general ledger under the Controller’s direction.
Reconciliations
● Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and flag discrepancies to the Controller.
● Reconcile vendor statements against the general ledger.
Month-end & reporting support
● Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the Controller’s month-end close and financial reporting.
● Maintain organized, audit-ready records and supporting documentation for all transactions.
● Support the annual 1099 process under the Controller’s direction.
Education & Qualifications
● Fluent in English.
● Attention to detail and highly organized.
● Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
● Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively to internal and external professionals.
● Great attitude, creativity and flexibility on meeting whatever the day brings is a must!
● Proficient with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Microsoft Excel; experience with Melio or similar AP platforms is a plus.
Experience:
● Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
● 1-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
● Real estate, property management, or construction accounting experience is a plus but not required.
● Must be a quick-learner and self-starter.
Why Join Us?
● Work remotely from anywhere.
● Learn real estate and construction accounting from the ground up, working directly alongside an experienced Controller.
● Join a lean, fast-growing team where your work has direct visibility with leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
● Full-time role.
● Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
● Generous paid time off.
How to Apply
Please send:
● 2-minute video about why you’re the perfect fit.
● Resume and LinkedIn profile if available.
● Your time zone and weekly availability.
Hiring Process
● Job description posted: July 31.
● Full applications (introduction video, resume, and any other relevant information) due: August 10. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
● Leadership reviews applications and shares a case study with selected applicants: August 12.
● Case study responses due: August 18.
● Leadership reaches out to selected candidates to schedule first-round interviews: August 20.
● First-round interviews: August 24-25.
● Second-round interviews: August 26-27.
● Final interviews: by August 31.
● Job offers issued: September 1.