Senior Client Accountant ( CRE )

Cushman & Wakefield • New York, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting needed
• Requires at least five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong MS Office Proficiency
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Results Driven
• Time Management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with retail properties and understanding of tenant lease clauses is preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Real Estate software is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level