Real Estate Assistant Controller at PTLA Real Estate Group

Walnut Creek, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Team Player, Microsoft Excel, Cloud-based Accounting Software, Entrata, QuickBooks

Industry

Real Estate

Description

This role will be responsible for: · General oversight of corporate accounting team that currently consists of two senior accountants and two staff accountants, with the goal of adding one more senior accountant by years end. Except for one senior accountant in the East Bay, the team is comprised of virtual accountants in the Philippines who work US based hours. o Review and monitor daily/weekly assignments and work o Assist with technical accounting issues o Answer questions and explain financial activity to owners, lenders, etc. o Elevate issues or concerns to CFO · General ledger maintenance for 200+ properties in our Entrata accounting system o Reconciliation of monthly bank accounts o Reconciliation of security deposit funds o Vendor database maintenance/setup new vendors o Booking reconciliatory journal entries o Setting up and making system changes to financial processes o Calculate and pay management fees o Send out monthly owner reports o Semi-annual payment of property taxes o Oversee and monitor annual 1099 filings · Corporate and partnership accounting functions in QuickBooks o Weekly processing of mail/invoices o Weekly payables batches o Semi-monthly payroll recording o Monthly credit card processing/coding o Monthly property reimbursements o Monthly bank reconciliations o Monthly collection of management company revenues o Perform annual 1099 filings o Assist with annual tax preparation items o Assist with quarterly distributions process o Pay and maintain list of partnership reporting and tax payment requirements · General Finance Department functions o Work closely with the CFO to: § Assist with establishing written policies and procedures § Assist with the design and creation of internal controls and processes § Ensure internal controls are being followed at divisional offices QUALIFICATIONS: · Strong Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Skills · Ability to multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines · Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills · Team Player · Well versed in Microsoft excel · Experience using cloud-based accounting software (Entrata/QuickBooks preferred) CORE COMPETENCIES: In order to achieve success, the PTLA Real Estate Group team must embrace certain core principles and values, which include: · Achievement Focused · Adaptability · Business Ethics · Customer Service · Communications · Problem Solving Skills · Self-Starter/Take Ownership of Work EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING: · Bachelor’s degree (accounting or finance preferred) · CPA or active candidate highly preferred · Minimum of 4+ years of accounting and general ledger maintenance experience (property management experience preferred) Submit your cover letter and resume today! Related keywords: accounting, controller, real estate, finance Job Type: Full-time Pay: Base $120,000-130,000+, fringe benefits included Travel: Not required Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Responsibilities

The Real Estate Assistant Controller will oversee the corporate accounting team and manage general ledger maintenance for over 200 properties. Responsibilities include technical accounting assistance, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.