Assistant Controller

Allied Residential, Inc. • Renton, WA

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About The Position

We're seeking a skilled and collaborative Assistant Controller to lead and support our accounting team in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting. In this role, you'll train, motivate, and manage a team of accountants, oversee financial statement preparation, and handle accounting duties for assigned properties. You'll also partner with clients, site teams, and leadership to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and effective financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the multi-family management industry.
• At least 2 years of experience managing an accounting team.
• Proficient in accrual and cash basis accounting principles, including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with remote work platforms, VPNs, and online security best practices.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and work in a typical office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi or RealPage experience highly preferred; 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

• Train, motivate, and manage a team of four or more accountants, including conducting annual performance reviews.
• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle accounting for assigned properties, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account adjustments.
• Oversee accounts receivable entries and ensure timely posting of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Audit site reports and correct A/R records as necessary.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding properties, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Manage online banking transactions, including check and ACH positive pay exceptions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, mortgage escrow accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Prepare management fee calculations, payroll expense entries, and other required journal entries.
• Work on special projects, such as chart of accounts mapping.
• Assist site managers with training on accounting procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, site managers, portfolio managers, and corporate staff.
• Gather and organize year-end audit documentation for assigned properties.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings and trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 152 hours (19 days) PTO annually, plus carry-over up to 120 hours and longevity PTO at 5 and 9 years
• 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits-including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability-effective the 1st of the month after 60 days (Kaiser Permanente, Guardian, Mutual of Omaha)
• HSA and FSA through Lively
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match (25% of contributions up to 4% of eligible pay)
• Continuous professional development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level