Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Illumination Accounting & Consulting is a client advisory services firm providing outsourced accounting, controller, and fractional CFO services to small and mid-sized businesses. The CAS Accountant will manage client accounting engagements, perform coding, reconciliations, monthly close, and financial reporting, while serving as a day-to-day client contact and contributing to workflow improvement and AI-driven efficiency initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of client engagements, including day-to-day coding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
- Serve as a client point of contact for day-to-day accounting questions and requests
- Complete monthly close tasks and prepare financial reporting for Senior Accountant or Manager review
- Maintain job cost tracking, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and draw reconciliations for construction clients as assigned
- Support multi-entity accounting for real estate clients as assigned, including intercompany reconciliations and property-level reporting
- Accurately code and classify transactions across multiple client systems (QBO, Bill.com, and others)
- Identify discrepancies, unusual activity, or process breakdowns and escalate to the Senior Accountant or Manager
- Assist with client onboarding and bookkeeping cleanup projects as needed
- Build proficiency in construction- and real-estate-specific systems and workflows
- Contribute to workflow improvement and AI-driven efficiency initiatives
Skills
- 3-5 years of accrual accounting experience, including full-cycle bookkeeping (AP, AR, reconciliations, and coding)
- Comfortable communicating directly with clients on day-to-day accounting matters
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online across multiple client entities
- Ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines with general oversight
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, organized work
- Real estate or property-level accounting experience, including multi-entity structures and intercompany reconciliations
- Construction accounting experience, with working knowledge of job costing and WIP concepts
- Experience with Yardi, Procore, or similar construction and real estate platforms
- Familiarity with Karbon, Bill.com, Ramp, or comparable CAS technology tools
- Exposure to NetSuite, Acumatica, Sage, or other mid-market ERP systems
- Genuine curiosity about AI, automation, or workflow optimization tools
- Active pursuit of CPA or EA licensure
Benefits
- Fully remote position with a flexible schedule.
- Meaningful client relationships and direct impact on growing businesses.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction, real estate, and professional services clients.
- A forward-thinking firm actively investing in technology, automation, and AI.
- Room to grow based on results and professional development, not tenure.
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