Keller Williams Realty Hiring for Finance Manager/ Office Manager – Real Estate Office Job at St. John’s Full Time

Your Job Title: Market Center Administrator (MCA)

Where you will work: Keller Williams Realty – St. John’s

Who are we?

As the largest and fastest growing real estate franchise company in the world, Keller Williams Realty is frequently recognized as the most innovative and agent-friendly brokerage in the industry, and is a gathering place for the industry’s best real estate agents. The Keller Williams St. John’s Market Center is a launching company, already with more than 35 associates, with a vision to become the real estate company of choice in our marketplace. With industry-leading real estate training, generous commission splits, modern and functional office space, and a friendly atmosphere that is recognizable the moment you enter; Keller Williams St. John’s is a hot spot for agents looking to rapidly build and grow their real estate careers.

Who are we looking for?

The MCA leads the Market Center (office) staff in designing and implementing powerful support and operational systems that empower our associates businesses. They are leaders in strategic, financial decision making, ensure appropriate bookkeeping and accounting systems are accurately maintained, complete weekly soft closes, and assess Company Dollar daily. MCAs own Market Center profitability and understand that increasing revenue through growth in market share unlimits their opportunity.

They will proactively handle challenging people/situations, and be accommodating with a supportive attitude. They will have persistence, strong follow-up skills, and comfort with routine. They must be relaxed, steady, and work with methodical pace while using proof/facts and a high level of objectivity/impartiality in their actions and decision-making. They must have the ability to work with facts and technical information, have a strong attention to detail, be cooperative, and work “by the book.” They must establish and nurture personal relationships and must be comfortable with personal conflict that may arise. The individual must be an independent decision maker, self-sufficient, and self-directed in their activities.

The MCA is a leader in the Market Center. They will leverage the Growth Initiative tools to assist the Team Leader in sharing the Market Center’s value story with staff and associates. They will prepare and update the Growth Initiative tools and assist the Team Leader in leveraging them to provide value to associates. The MCA will work directly with staff members to drive retention of the 80 percent of associates that the Team Leader is not directly responsible for retaining.

The MCA must understand that to run effectively and efficiently, a Market Center must tend to its associates’ needs in such a way that they (the associates) are receiving the expected level of service and remain satisfied with the level of service provided by the Market Center. The MCA will be involved with clerical, administrative, agent associates, and managerial parties in an ongoing daily basis. As such the MCA must ensure that appropriate bookkeeping and accounting systems are accurately maintained. They may also be tasked with managing, training, and consulting the agent services team and assisting the Team Leader in managing agents and the Market Center.

What will you do?

Day to day accounting and bookkeeping include A/R, A/P, Payroll, bank reconciliations, create and review Income Statements, Balance Sheets, etc.

Accurate banking and dat entry

Computerized bookkeeping and general computer experience

Purchasing

General office skills

Assist Team Leader in managing agents and office

Supervise office staff

Transmit monthly data on time

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Computer input

Bookkeeping (A/R and A/P)

Systems implementation

Purchasing (supplies and equipment)

Maintain office equipment and technology

Create agendas and record meeting minutes

Hiring, training, and consulting personnel

Introduction of new products/services to existing agent associates

Managing receptionists, agents, etc.

Communications / Interactions

OP/TL – Accountability/Awareness meeting – weekly

Staff (Team Leader, MCA Assistant, Receptionist) – daily

Sales Associates – daily

Buyers/Sellers/Vendors – daily

Management responsibilities

Staff (Receptionist)

Knowledge / Skills

Minimum 5+ years accounting and/or financial experience is a must

Strong written and verbal communication skills

People oriented, positive, team player

Excellent computer skills including MS Office and accounting software

High school graduate (post-secondary education a definite asset)

Full charge bookkeeping experience

Minimum 5+ years management experience

Real estate experience an asset

Compensation / Benefits

Hourly wage of $30-35 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time temporary position for minimum of 3 months.

Job Location:

• St. John’s, NL

Required education:

• Undergraduate Degree

Required experience:

• Accounting: 5+ year
• Management: 5+ year

Required language:

• English

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. John’s, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)
• Management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One location