Financial Assistant - The Gardens on El Paseo - The Taubman Company - Palm Desert, CA

Our connection to our values last longer than a trip through the lobby where they are showcased. We embody them. They are our north star when things are great, when things are crazy and when we need to re-center ourselves in our work.

At TAUBMAN,we believe with every fiber of our being that the right team can achieve anything. We know we are expected to bring it – and we do. So, whether it’s an opportunity in leasing, marketing, accounting, finance or another area that brings you here, if you respond to what we’re saying, we’d love to hear from you….

Just remember at Taubman, it’s love, not work.

What does your day-to-day look like?
Within this position, you will be performing primary accounting functions for the Center including accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, cash management, and standard reporting. You will also be in charge of:

• Managing accounts payable compliance at the property.
  
  • Creating RMU tenant entries, billings (rent, percentage rent, fines and security deposits) and record cash receipts and sales in AR software.
    
  
  


• Confirming new vendor W-9 vendor are properly set-up in the payables system and entering approved invoices into payables system to generate checks.
  


• Administering appropriate pay codes outside of work time, completing approved work hour entries when needed, and maintaining associated back-up.
  


• Assisting General Manager and Facilities Superintendent in the preparation and development of annual expense, revenue operating budgets, inventory control and quarterly forecasts.
  


• Maintaining local petty cash funds and reconciling accounts. Maintaining records of financial transactions and preparing deposits daily and ensuring deposits get to the bank.
  


• Maintaining an Excel spreadsheet for center credit card purchases and reconciling monthly the center credit card. Maintain the office supplies stock and re-order supplies as necessary.
  


• Manage Gift Card & Ticketmaster Programs.
  


• Serve as one of the primary contacts for tenants and customers who come to the Management Office.
  


• May coordinate meetings for Facilities Superintendent, including: tenant preconstruction, contractors, local officials, vendors, and center staff.
  


• May coordinate meetings for the Marketing & Sponsorship Director as this will also become a responsibility of the FA when covering for the Management Assistant while on break or leave
  

The ideal candidate must have…

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as experience with financial management software
  


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  

Requirements for this position are…

• High school diploma or equivalent
  


• Minimum 2 years of payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable experience is required
  


• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
  

Taubman offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits such as employer matching 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off and more!