Description:
Join Franklin Street – the fastest growing commercial real estate firm in the Southeast!
At Franklin Street, we achieve success with a collaborative company culture – hiring top professionals sharing our value for integrity, hard work, and accountability.
Franklin Street offers competitive salaries, medical – including additional discounts, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, and holiday pay. We also love working together to help the community through our company sponsored philanthropy events.
Franklin Street is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for the accounting team. Successful candidates will be those possessing a background in accounts payable, strong systems proficiency, and an enthusiasm for customer service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to perform a variety of accounting functions for various real estate and related service companies:
- Processes accounts payables.
- Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming Accounts Payable mail.
- Responsible for matching invoices with purchase orders and entering invoices into accounting systems.
- Researches and resolves accounts payable errors and discrepancies by contacting the property manager and/or vendor.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors. Available to answer vendor’s questions or refer them appropriately.
- Responsible for organizing and filing vendor files on a weekly basis.
- Prepares checks for mailing via appropriate shipping method.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
- Reports transactions that are outside established purchasing policies to the Property Accounting Manager.
- Ensures all vendors are compliant with W-9 and Insurance Certificates.
- Responsible for communicating with courier regarding changes or issues.
- Prepares monthly allocations for recurring vendor invoices.
- Responsible for administering accounting procedures, monitoring internal controls and database management.
- Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Assists supervisor, CFO, and fellow team members in all areas as needed
- Regular attendance and punctuality required.
- Works on special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- 2+ years of applicable experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software or applicable education required.
- Purchase Order process experience preferred.
- Must be highly organized and have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow-direction and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English) (both in person and over the phone). Must be able to speak clearly and concisely with good use of grammar skills. Bilingual (Spanish) helpful.
- Ability to communicate and work in a collaborative manner with a diverse team.
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize work load required.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to type accurately at 60 wpm or higher preferred. Over 45 wpm required.
- Excellent data entry skills are required.
- Proficiency in Yardi property management software preferred.
- Proficiency in: Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software required.
- General knowledge of basic accounting level math skills, ability to calculate percentages, pro-rations, etc.
- High School Diploma or higher level of education required. Applicable coursework in accounting, business, finance, or related field, and/or equivalent property accounting experience a plus.
Learn more about Franklin Street at www.FranklinSt.com.
Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen and background check.
Franklin Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
