Centralized Financial Administrator – Blanton Turner

Blanton Turner•Seattle, WA

just now•$38 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

Blanton Turner is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Centralized Financial Administrator to support our property management operations. This centralized role is a key resource responsible for tenant ledger administration, AP/AR entry and review, utility management, and report generation across a diverse portfolio of communities. The Centralized Financial Administrator works closely with property managers, accounting, and leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in ledger-related processes. This role plays a critical part in reducing risk, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in property management, thrives in a high-volume environment, and enjoys creating structure and process improvements within centralized operations. Learn more about Blanton Turner here: www.blantonturner.com

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Multi-Family property management or financial administration strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Entrata, Yardi and other Multi-Family property management systems.
Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Strong understanding of ledgers, financial statement creation, and AP/AR coding.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work with accuracy.
Strong written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Smartsheet, and Dropbox.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Positive attitude, professionalism, and a healthy sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Elise AI platform preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and process accounts payable entries, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to internal controls.
Complete accounts receivable entries, including rent charges, adjustments, and corrections as needed.
Review and resolve discrepancies related to resident and commercial tenant ledgers.
Support timely month-end close activities through accurate transaction entry and review.
Complete move-in accounting, including rent charges, deposits, concessions, and initial utility setup.
Perform move-out accounting, ensuring final charges, credits, and deposit dispositions are accurate and compliant.
Reconcile resident ledgers post move-out to ensure balances align with financial statements.
Prepare and review variance reports, identifying discrepancies between budget, forecast, and actuals and work with site team to generate accurate narrative for clients.
Investigate variance in rent, utilities, and operating expenses, document findings and corrective actions.
Partner with property and regional teams to resolve identified issues impacting financial performance.
Review utility charges per unit for accuracy, allocation, and consistency.
Support utility reconciliations and exception handling.
Identify trend or anomalies in utility usage or billing to support cost control initiatives.
Prepare and review commercial tenant rent statements, ensuring lease terms are accurately reflected.
Post recurring and non-recurring charges tied to commercial agreements.
Coordinate corrections and adjustments with internal stakeholders as needed.
Draft and complete annual operating budgets for properties using historical data, variance insights, and operational context. Work with the Onsite Team and Portfolio Manager to coordinate edits and updates throughout the process.
Assist with updates to budget projections based on actual performance trends, including performing budget reforecasts when necessary.
Ensure alignment between budget assumptions and executed accounting entries.
Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting all accounting activities.
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and external regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits through data preparation and follow-up.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and throughput.
Contribute to the evolution of centralized financial administration roles and scalable operation models within Blanton Turner.

Benefits

Wage $38-$46 Hourly; DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (Hybrid eligible role)
Hours per week: 40
100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Program with 4% Match, vested immediately
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
$150 Monthly Transportation Stipend
$75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
PTO & Holidays: 16 PTO days + 10 holidays per year, with +1 additional PTO day each year of service
Generous Parental and Family Medical Leave
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Professional development support
Happy hours, birthday lunches, snacks, and plenty of fun with our team of Fun People!