Business Operations and AI automation- Accounting

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Operations and AI Automation Specialist focused on Accounting to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insights within our financial processes. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge AI automation tools and business intelligence platforms to streamline accounting workflows, enhance data interpretation, and support data-driven decision making. Your expertise will empower our finance team to optimize operations through innovative automation solutions, advanced analytics, and comprehensive reporting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our accounting functions by integrating technology with business analysis to deliver impactful results.
Location: East Side- Manhattan
Position: Part-Time (25–30 hours per week, in-office)
Compensation: Flexible

Developer or Real Estate is a privately owned real estate development, investment, and hospitality company focused on multifamily, mixed-use, and hotel developments throughout New York City .

We are looking for a highly organized, technology-driven professional who enjoys solving problems, improving business processes, and implementing AI to help our company operate more efficiently.

This is not a traditional bookkeeping position. We are looking for someone who can maintain accurate financial records while continuously improving our operations through automation, technology, and better business systems.

ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Finance

· Manage the company’s bookkeeping using QuickBooks.

· Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.

· Prepare monthly financial reports.

· Coordinate with our outside CPA and tax professionals.

· Assist with lender reporting, construction draws, and project accounting.

Operations

· Improve and document company processes.

· Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, lenders, and consultants.

· Track project budgets, schedules, and key milestones.

· Organize company documents and records.

· Build executive dashboards and reporting tools.

AI & Technology

· Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting and administrative tasks.

· Implement AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google AI and workflow automation software.

· Improve document management and internal reporting. Must have understanding of real estate finance- and law.

· Recommend and implement technology that increases efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

· 8 plus years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, operations, or business administration.

· Strong QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel skills.

· Experience using AI tools to improve business productivity.

· Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

· Experience in real estate development, construction, hospitality, or property management is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Growth

· Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership role.

What We’re Looking For-We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply complete tasks—they improve them. The ideal candidate asks: Can this process be automated? Is there a better way to do this? What information does

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: In person