J.L. Wallace Inc. (www.jlwallaceinc.com) has hired Teresita Varela as assistant controller.

She will be responsible for all subcontractor and recurring payables for J.L. Wallace as well as sister company Royal Corinthian Homes, including daily cash management, release of liens and bank and account reconciliations and analysis.

Varela has four years of experience as a bookkeeper and office clerk. Most recently she worked as a bookkeeper for a local electric services company.

Varela has her associate’s degree in accounting from Miami-Dade College, and currently attends Hodges University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

In her free time, Varela is treasurer of the business club at Hodges University.