Accounting Assistant

Tarantino Properties, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarantino Properties, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the corporate office. The role analyzes financial information, reconciles statements, prepares journal entries, and generates management reports to support property transactions and ownership activities.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to meet month-end deadlines, and collaboration with operations, lenders, and vendors. Some travel to properties may be required.

Qualifications

• Handles accounts payable and vendor management.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliations.
• Generates financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct essential accounts payable functions (e.g., setup/close vendor accounts, pay invoices, ensure payments due).
• Maintain advanced knowledge of Real Page and Entrata.
• Serve as the point of contact for utility companies servicing the property.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of property general ledger accounts.
• Create monthly financial reports for client and lender reporting.
• Provide accounting support to operations and assist with budget entry and property audits.
• Ensure month end closing deadlines are met.
• Provide administrative support from corporate and on-site as required (travel may be needed).
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and resident information.
• Perform other duties including year-end tax reporting and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Property accounting

Tools

Real Page

Entrata

Job description

Tarantino Properties is looking to add an Accounting Assistant to join the corporate office in Houston, TX.

This position will analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare journal entries, prepare financial reports for management, and oversee all transitional accounting and administrative requirements needed to takeover, buy, and sell properties.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct essential accounts payable functions (e.g., setup/close vendor accounts, pay outgoing invoices on behalf of property, ensure payments are sent when due, resolve vendor account discrepancies)
• Maintains advanced knowledge of Real Page and Entrata
• Serve as the point of contact for all utility companies servicing the property.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of all property general ledger accounts.
• Create monthly financial reports for client and lender reporting.
• Handle customer service issues in a professional and efficient manner, escalating to management when necessary.
• Interacting with clients, new business development, property takeover team, accounting department and vendors
• Provide accounting support to the operations team as needed (e.g., assist with budget entry, property setup, and property audits)
• Ensure all month end closing deadlines are met.
• Provide administrative support from the corporate office and on-site as required (some travel is required)
• Ensures that all proprietary, financial, and resident information is kept confidential.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., year-end tax reporting, bank reconciliation, etc.)

Why People Love Working Here:

People are at the heart of what we do every day. At Tarantino Properties, we invest in our people. Whether you are starting out your career or joining later in your journey, we are excited to help you grow every step of the way. Tarantino is a company focused on growth and opportunity. Tarantino offers more than just a job, but a career that makes you a part of our foundation and our family.

Our success is because of your success. We are united by our core values of respect, integrity, and discipline, and by our common commitment to enhancing communities and maximizing value for our clients. We recognize that our goals are achieved through the incredible efforts of our team members.

Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.