Job Title

Senior Client Accountant ( CRE )

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 bank reconciliations. Prioritize and maintain organization of a high-volume workload for fast paced assignment.

Experience with retail properties and understanding of tenant lease clauses is preferred.

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 client.

Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately.  Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and facility management in a timely manner.

Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records and reporting.

Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of Accounting Manager.

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.

Assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.

Prepare tenant tax and CAM escalation or other property management items, as required.

Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Client Accounting Managers, Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns
• May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
• Provides solutions to routine/complex problems
• Direct reports may include Client Accounting Managers, Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting needed

Work Experience:

Requires at least five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Specialized Knowledge/Skills â“ Experience with Yardi Real Estate software is preferred, Strong MS Office Proficiency

Competencies:

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Communication â“ Oral & Written

Customer/Client Focus

Financial Management

Independent Judgment

Interpersonal

Relationship Management

Results Driven

Time Management

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 candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 80,750.00 - $95,000.00 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.

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