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Senior Client Accountant

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In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
111K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
111K-130K Annually
Senior level
Performs full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, rent calculations, budgeting support, and general ledger maintenance. Researches accounting issues, supports audits, applies financial policies, communicates with clients and property management, and provides leadership through coaching, team meetings, onboarding, and project support.
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Job Title

Senior Client Accountant

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 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.
  • Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
  • Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting.
  • Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies, problems and recommendations to the attention of management.
  • 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.
  • Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
  • 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 one to three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency

Competencies:

  • Analytical
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication – Oral & Written
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Financial Management
  • Independent Judgment
  • Interpersonal
  • Relationship Management
  • Results Driven
  • Time Management
  • Demonstrates the ability to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: o Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 110,500.00 - $130,000.00

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.

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 [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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