Client Accountant

Job Title

Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Client Accountant is responsible for all aspects of property level financial reporting for an assigned portfolio within Client Accounting. The Client Accountant will apply established accounting principles to consistently produce a high quality and accurate work product, with limited supervision.
The position consists of three levels, which are attainable based on experience, performance and increased degree of difficulty at each successive level.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:
• Maintain assigned portfolio in collaboration with accounting leadership, property management and clients to ensure activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles
• Prioritize high-volume workload to record accounting activity, initiate disbursements, resolve issues and prepare reporting packages in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor trust and partnership bank accounts, as well as manage cash availability, funding requests, distributions and account transfers
• Analyze property-level activity, financial reports and trends to identify and correct irregularities, detect fraud and ensure accurate representation of the property’s operational and financial position
• Exercise independent judgment relative to the timeliness, recognition and classification of transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Provide direction and support to property-level team members within assigned portfolio
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate accounting issues and escalate appropriately
• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation required to authenticate business transactions
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested by the Audit Team, as well as review 3rd party audit findings for accuracy and reasonableness
• Adhere to policies, internal controls and ethical standards established by the department and company, and apply quality measures within all areas of responsibility to support the company’s purpose and values
• Assist with internal projects, perform duties of other accountants (in their absence) or perform other related duties, as requested
 

Education/Experience/Training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
 

Work Experience:
• Minimum of one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
o Accounting or internship experience preferred
o Industry-related experience preferred
• Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
o Experience with Yardi accounting software preferred
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with 10-key computer keyboard

Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Job Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• 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: $24.52 - $28.846153

Cushman & 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 Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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