Assistant Controller — Real Estate & Multi‑Entity

Adams Property Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Property Group is seeking an Assistant Controller for a full-time, on-site role in Charleston, SC. You will maintain the multi-entity general ledger, perform month-end and year-end closes, and manage intercompany allocations to ensure accurate expense distribution.

The position requires GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, property management, and operations teams. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in real estate or multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on accounts payable and multi-entity cost allocation.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance in real estate.
• Experience documenting workflows and SOP development a plus.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Clear written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform cost allocations across entities and properties for accurate expense distribution.
• Reconcile intercompany activity and process expense reimbursements.
• Process bi-weekly payroll with payroll entries, reconciliations, and HR coordination.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with external audits, filings, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Track and reconcile commission payments.
• Assist with SOP development across the accounting function.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with property management, leasing, and operations teams for reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Communication skills

Cost allocation

Intercompany

SOP development

Process improvement

Multi-entity operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Adams Property Group is seeking an Assistant Controller for a full-time, on-site role in Charleston, SC. You will maintain the multi-entity general ledger, perform month-end and year-end closes, and manage intercompany allocations to ensure accurate expense distribution.

The position requires GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, property management, and operations teams. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.