About Cushman & Wakefield
At Cushman & Wakefield, we assist clients in every stage of the real estate process, representing them in the buying, selling, financing, leasing, managing and valuing of assets, and providing strategic planning and research, portfolio analysis, site selection and space location, among many other advisory services. Our 13,000 worldwide employees, located in 231 offices throughout 58 countries, assess each client's needs and implement solutions that fit the client's strategic, operational, and financial goals.
We employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior resources and technologies to provide our clients with innovative advice and bottom line results.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant maintains the general ledger for multiple properties. This position takes responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate monthly reports are provided to clients. Assists various property managers and financial managers to ensure quality reporting in accordance with terms of management agreement. Also, assists the financial managers and group financial managers on various special projects as needed.
Principal Responsibilities
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Prepare GAAP based financial reports for multiple properties.
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Prepare special financial and analytical reports as needed
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Reviews the data entry of all invoices and cash receipts postings for entry into the accounting system. Verifies invoice accuracy, coding of invoices and allocations as well as the application of tenants’ cash receipts.
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Reviewing the monthly bank reconciliations for accuracy
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Preparing, analyzing and maintaining all subsidiary schedules to support the monthly financial reports
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Responsible for the preparation and compilation of reports and analysis to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, Accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
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Ensures the maintenance, updating and effective summarization of applicable ledgers and computer files/reports
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May be responsible for the oversight of other accounting, reporting, and record keeping functions as assigned.
Requirements
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Four-year college degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
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A minimum of 4 years of commercial finance or accounting experience is necessary, preferably in commercial real estate (office, industrial and retail experience is highly preferred)
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Must have the ability to work independently, exercise judgment and discretion, supervise and direct others, and function as an inside advisor or consultant to C&W and client staff on finance and accounting matters
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Good working knowledge of GAAP to produce monthly financial reports. Must be able to analyze financial results to provide variance explanations and effectively communicate the results to the team and the client.
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Prior experience with automated accounting systems is necessary. Any prior working experience with YARDI system is a definite plus
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Must be able to create detailed accounting and analytical reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
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Must be able to effectively present information and analysis and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
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Prior third party property management accounting experience is a definite plus
If you have the skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced environment, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and a genuine career opportunity.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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