Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Onsite Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield$97K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • Familiarity with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform full cycle accounting including cash management and reconciliations.
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial reporting for multiple clients.
  • Research and communicate complex accounting issues effectively.
  • Ensure proper preparation of accounting records and reporting.
  • Monitor compliance with financial policies and report inconsistencies.
  • Manage fixed asset ledgers and rental calculations per client needs.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
  • Guide and coach the accounting team and lead meetings as needed.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off options.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior Onsite Client Accountant

Job Description Summary
Responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for
clients, projects, or business units, analysis, assistance with budgeting, and general ledger maintenance, as well
as use sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team.
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 for multiple clients.
  • 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 for multiple clients.
  • Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management 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.
  • Prepare and review fixed asset ledgers to ensure items are properly capitalized and depreciated based on owner requirements; Calculate and record straight-line rent based on client preferences.
  • Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
  • Provide support and guidance by coaching 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 one to three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency


Competencies:
  • Analytical
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication - Oral & Written
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Financial Management
  • Independent Judgment
  • Interpersonal
  • Relationship Management
  • Results Driven
  • Time Management
  • May be required to travel up to 5% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration.
  • Demonstrates the ability to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: o Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.


Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time and may differ slightly based on regional location.

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: $ 97,750.00 - $115,000.00

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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