Staff Accountant

About the Role

PLACE is a technology and services platform built to scale the world's top real estate teams – and our internal businesses are growing just as fast. As a Staff Accountant at PLACE, you will be at the financial core of a dynamic, multi-entity organization on a path to an IPO. This is not a single-company staff accountant role – you will move across multiple business lines, managing the complete accounting cycle for a portfolio of operating companies, rental properties, and small businesses.

If you're energized by complexity, precision, and the opportunity to build expertise across a growing portfolio of entities, this role was designed for you.

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• Manage the complete monthly accounting cycle across multiple business entities simultaneously.
• Process bill payments, track deposits, and maintain accurate records across all entities with precision and consistency.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations across multiple sets of books, ensuring each entity's financial data is complete and accurate.
• Manage monthly and quarterly tie‑outs across entities, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances proactively.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements for each entity, maintaining strict deadlines.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and budgets at the entity level and in aggregate across the portfolio.

• Own data entry, transaction downloads, and the integrity of financial data within Quick Books across all entities.
• Leverage Quick Books to maintain clean, audit‑ready books for each business in the portfolio.
• Maintain organized, up‑to‑date property files and digital records across platforms including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource and reviewer for our virtual assistant, ensuring their Quick Books entries and financial outputs meet PLACE standards.

• File and manage state franchise, sales, and excise tax returns across multiple states and entities.
• Process 1099 filings for all applicable entities.
• Gather and organize tax information from multiple companies to support income tax processing.
• Maintain organized, confidential tax files with disciplined scanning and archiving practices.

• Navigating complexity – staying organized and accurate when managing multiple companies, entities, and deadlines.
• Accounting software mastery – expert use of Quick Books across multiple sets of books.
• Attention to detail – catching what others miss and delivering accurate financial statements.
• Independent execution – managing work, meeting deadlines without chasing, and proactively communicating progress.
• Problem solving – identifying discrepancies, root‑causing them, and resolving issues without delay.
• Clear communication – translating financial data into plain language for supervisors, teammates, and virtual assistants.

• 2‑year degree from an accredited institution with 2+ years of experience as a bookkeeper or staff accountant OR a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting OR 5+ years of equivalent accounting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quick Books or similar products – experience managing multiple companies or sets of books within the platform.
• Experience working in a multi‑entity environment, managing financials across more than one company simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Software, Google Drive, Asana, , and Dropbox.
• Strong command of core accounting principles including reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and cash flow analysis.

• Experience with multi‑state tax filings (franchise, sales, excise, or 1099s).
• Real estate or property management accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with virtual assistant workflows or managing financial review processes for remote team members.

$28–$34 per hour, depending on experience. This is an in‑office position in Bellingham, WA.