Client Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Cw. Remote, United States · full-time · $51,000–$60,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle full-cycle accounting for several clients, covering cash, payables, receivables, accruals and account reconciliations
- Build accurate financial reporting packages that meet client needs and internal control requirements
- Maintain fixed-asset records, check capitalization and depreciation, and calculate straight-line rent using client preferences
- Investigate accounting transactions and issues, explain findings to clients and property managers, and raise problems when needed
- Support internal and external audits by supplying requested records and information
What you bring
- Some accounting experience, with less than a year or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- A finance or accounting degree is preferred, as is familiarity with accounting software and commercial real estate
Who this fits
This remote, United States-based role suits an early-career accountant comfortable managing detailed work across multiple clients. You’ll work with limited supervision and communicate with clients and property managers.
From the employer
Job Title
Client AccountantJob Description Summary
Responsible for the performance of cash and accrual management functions, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting. Use established accounting principles to work under limited supervision and to consistently produce a high quality and accurate work product.Job Description
Job Description:
• 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.
• Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting.
• 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.
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate basic accounting issues and escalate appropriately.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Education/Experience/Training:
• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Work Experience:
• Requires some experience, but less than one year or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Prior experience with accounting or database software packages preferred; Basic knowledge of commercial real estate preferred; Proficient in MS Office.
Competencies:
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Organizational
• Time Management
#REMOTE POSITION
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 provides 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.
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: $ 51,000.00 - $60,000.00Cushman & 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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