What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant position at Franklin Companies?
The Franklin Companies is an industry leading firm that specializes in the development, and management of high-quality senior living — our Franklin Park® communities — and multi-family residential properties — the Artisan affordable apartment communities.
Based in San Antonio Texas and family owned, Franklin is a name associated with high quality services, affordable and luxurious living arrangements for senior and non-senior residents.
We have a need for a Property Accountant/Sr. Property Accountant to join our team of professionals at our corporate office. This position will be located in our office in San Antonio.
General Description:
This position supports multiple properties, including maintaining their financial statements and providing guidance to on-site property management regarding property finances.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain financial statements for multiple residential properties
- Perform month end close activities, including bank reconciliations (reconcile then research and resolve any outstanding items), preparing and posting accruals, reclassifications, and other journal entries.
- Cash management including monitoring cash balances and approving payables for weekly check runs while maintaining sufficient funds to cover critical items
- Create and maintain amortization schedules for debt and prepaids
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis
- Prepare and submit quarterly capital replacement draw requests to lenders
- Calculate cash flow and partnership distributions
- Participate in annual budgeting process
- Assist CPA in preparation of year-end audits
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four-year degree in accounting preferred; however, experience in lieu of degree is acceptable
- Experience in month-end closings in a property management environment (4 - 5 years preferred)
- Strong practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong analytical and comprehension skills with ability to read and comprehend complex partnership and loan documents
- Strong balance sheet accounting knowledge.
- Exceptional computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Excel
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and work independently
- High degree of accuracy and confidentiality with all information
- Initiative, adaptability, and deadline driven
- Ability to communicate both verbally and via email with coworkers and outside contacts
- Team-oriented and customer service focused
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Prior experience with RealPage or Yardi accounting software is highly desirable
FRANKLIN COMPANIES IS AN EOE.
Franklin does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties.