Senior Client Accountant

Job Title

Senior Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of accounting, including advanced/superior financial reporting analysis, budgeting, and general ledger maintenance, as well as use sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide expert
knowledge within the accounting team. The position is also responsible for assisting/leading client relationships and team/department projects, serve as the client expert primarily for strategic client relationships including relationship management, team training as required, and ensuring consistent financials are delivered to large portfolios.

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

• Establish and ensure appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions
and reporting are being implemented correctly; Review team members' financial reports to ensure quality,
timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies.

• 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

• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner. Serves
as Team Lead for strategic or key clients

• 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; perform financial report reviews of accountants' work to ensure it meets quality control and
audit compliance requirements

• 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 three to five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software
required; Strong MS Office Proficiency

Competencies:
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Motivational
• 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: $72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, nat