Senior Accountant

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant will support the financial close processes for the US, Cushman & Wakefield’s largest and most profitable region. He/she will own contract review preparation for the NonBrokerage service lines, specific areas of the close, and be a be a key resource to other groups within the organization. This role will have the opportunity to learn steady state processes and have a voice in recommending new redesigns or improvements due to the merger of Cushman & Wakefield’s legacy firms, new financial system conversions and outsourced Finance Service Center (FSC) activities managed by Accenture. This person will also be a change agent to help the Company’s controllership function prepare for public company readiness and assist with accounting for acquisitions. He/she will contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust controls environment for the operations and compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Own the contract review preparation for the NonBrokerage Controllership Service Lines
• Join with the Controllership team in partnering with FP&A and other stakeholders to drive effective coordination and communication throughout the monthly close process
• Perform regular and recurring accounting functions requiring professional competency
• Establish appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions, and reporting
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries to the general ledger for Cushman & Wakefield ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Listen, analyze and work with other functions to propose entries that need to be made in areas where judgement is required.
• Research and respond to internal and external accounting/financial questions and resolve issues
• Assist in ensuring key internal controls and effective accounting policies are in place. 
• Effectively utilize the Company’s financial reporting tools (Workday, Salesforce, AS400, Peoplesoft, and HFM) to improve the efficiency of the monthly close processes
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador of the company culture to support the continued integration of the legacy firms

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years in accounting roles, preferably with financial close experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP’s and database software packages Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Effective and efficient time management and organization skills
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-directed individual who is comfortable working in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and be comfortable explaining accounting concepts to people with non-financial backgrounds
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility and team approach to work

 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Real estate industry experience
• Public Accounting experience

 

Physical Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

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, retirem