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Senior Client AccountantJob Description Summary
The Senior Accountant provides oversight and direction regarding the primary accounting, bill payment/processing, financial support, and, as needed, administrative/clerical support for the Financial Manager and Property/Facility Managers. This position is expected to work closely with a Financial Manager and is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records using data bases, spreadsheets, and accounting systems that track expenditures, revenue, receipts, cash flow, and other financial activities. This position has a high degree of discretion and independent judgment, usually supervises and directs Accounting Coordinators and Accountants, and may act as an inside consultant on finance, accounting, tax, and billing matters.Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform Full Cycle Accounting to include analysis of accounts or accounting transactions. Prepare and assist with cash management, AP and AR, Accruals and reconciliations. Prioritize and maintain organization of a high-volume workload.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements; Includes prioritizing and maintaining high volume workload and productivity standards
- Research and analyze using data management tools and spreadsheets. Effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, operation teams and corporate stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions, and reporting
- Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management
- Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested
- May be responsible for oversight of accounts payable or receivable and may handle billing/invoicing, cash receipts, data entry, budgets and budgeting, expenses, sales receipts, vendor service contracts, timesheets and payroll, and some administrative and clerical duties as assigned.
- Provide support and guidance by coaching or overseeing Accountants as required by management; lead team meetings, assist with onboarding of new assignments, or take a lead role on projects
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Education/Experience/Training:
- College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Work Experience:
- Requires three to five of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with Yardi or other real estate accounting software preferred, Strong Excel and data analytic skills required. Â
Competencies:
- Analytical
- Attention to Detail
- Communication – Oral & Written
- Customer/Client Focus
- Financial Management
- Independent Judgment
- Interpersonal
- Relationship Management
- Results Driven
- Time Management
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 76,500.00 - $90,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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