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Remote Bookkeeper / Cloud Accountant

Villas in Jamaica for Vacation - Ocho Rios Villa Rentals • Freelance

Oct 2025 - Present • 1 yr 1 mo

Scope of Monthly Bookkeeping Responsibilities Revenue Tracking & Merchant Settlement Reconciliation: Reconciling multi-channel booking revenue (direct website bookings, Airbnb, and other OTAs) against payment gateway payouts (Stripe, PayPal, credit cards). Categorizing revenue streams including nightly rental fees, guest service charges, private chef and add-on hospitality services, and management commissions. Owner Payouts & Commission Accounting: Managing property owner trust account transactions and calculating property management commission splits. Tracking owner distributions, cleaning/turnover fee deductions, and reimbursable maintenance expenses across individual villa accounts. Expense Categorization & Operational Costs: Recording and categorizing recurring operational expenditures, including local property management team costs, housekeeping, marketing/SEO expenditures, website maintenance, platform software fees, and utilities across properties (Drax Hall, Tower Isle, Richmond Estate, Discovery Bay, etc.). Allocating and tracking guest-funded expenses (e.g., chef service groceries and custom experience add-ons). Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: Performing month-end reconciliations for all business bank accounts, payment processing feeds, and credit card accounts to ensure 100% accuracy and clean financial ledgers. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Summary) to assist ownership with performance monitoring, occupancy margins, and financial decision-making.

Remote Bookkeeper / Cloud Accountant

Hilltop Website Design • Freelance

Aug 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 3 mos

Provide ongoing monthly bookkeeping and financial management for an event rental business, ensuring clean, audit-ready financial records and clear visibility into operational profitability. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables: Monthly Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Perform complete month-end closes, accurately categorizing income and expenses and reconciling all business bank, credit card, and payment gateway accounts. Revenue & Rental Tracking: Manage payment processing reconciliations (Stripe, PayPal, square, etc.) for event rental deposits, final payments, and customer refunds. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Monitor vendor expenses (equipment upkeep, solution/supplies, fuel, insurance) and ensure timely invoicing and collection for private and corporate party bookings. Financial Reporting: Generate monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to give the business owner clear insight into seasonal revenue trends and profit margins. Cleanup & Account Maintenance: Keep the chart of accounts organized and tailored to rental equipment depreciation, maintenance costs, and operational overhead.