About this role
Description
Are you a passionate, ambitious, and motivated individual looking to develop your skills? We are looking for you!
Blanton Turner is a property management company that manages over 80 properties in Washington and Oregon. We manage a vibrant portfolio of exciting properties, such as high-rise apartments, multi-family residences, student housing complexes, commercial venues, and small boutiques. We look to hire talented, creative, and fun individuals who bring their expertise and skills to our communities and tenants in meaningful ways.
For this role, you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
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Benefits/The Good Stuff
- Wage: $28 per hour
- Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm (This is a hybrid position with 3 days working from home and 2 days working in the office.)
- Hours per week: 30
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employer Matched 401(K)
- PTO Plan, and Holidays
- Generous parental leave and family medical leave
- $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- Community involvement
- Happy hours and team events
- Professional development
At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal, BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of “Fun People” who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It’s all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you’ll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful.
A Day in the Life
- Supervise the entry and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems. When necessary, train the staff to correctly process and manage accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R) and other accounting procedures.
- Reconcile operating, security deposit, and petty cash bank accounts.
- Prepare reoccurring financial statements and distribute as required.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
- Assist in the establishment, maintenance, and coordination of accounting and control procedures.
- Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Performs analysis work in accordance with company procedures.
- Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
- Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Assist with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or Business from a four-year college or university.
- Ability to drive additional projects to completion.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
- Excellent customer service, communication skills, and writing skills required.
- Able to multi-task and achieve high-quality results under tight deadlines and changing work priorities.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Computer literate; proficient with productivity software including MS Office, SharePoint, and Google Docs.
- Experience with Entrata and project management skills a plus but not required.
Other facts
About Blanton Turner
Blanton Turner is a Seattle-based property management and development consulting firm providing multi–family and student housing developers and owners with real estate solutions for a new economy. We're a proven team that has been working together for years. We think like owners, run properties like the multi-million dollar businesses they are, apply insight gained through our extensive background in development, and enjoy having a little fun while we're at it.
Our approach to property management relies on our basis in relationships and perspective of property management as running a multi-million dollar business. Our dynamic management style starts with the people. For every property, we focus on finding the right person with a personality that complements the character of the building. Most of our managers are college graduates, and most also hold advanced credentials from IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), including Certified Property Manager (CPM), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and Accredited Commercial Manager (ACOM) accreditations.
Blanton Turner property managers receive the tools and training to succeed, and more importantly, the empowerment to be sensational. What does sensational look like? To us, it's a cared-for property, engaged residents and tenants, and increasing returns to our clients.
What you'll do
- The role involves supervising the entry and handling of financial data and reports, as well as preparing financial statements and reconciling accounts. Additionally, the accountant will assist in establishing accounting procedures and resolving discrepancies.
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