Job Title Staff Accountant Job Description Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for the entry level performance of cash and basic accrual accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, financial reporting and technical/clerical support. The position will use established accounting principles to work under guided supervision and to consistently produce a high quality and accurate work product. The intent of this position is to gain the exposure and industry knowledge needed to move into a Client Accountant position. A Staff Accountant is assigned to a specific accounting team within Client Accounting and reports directly to the manager of such accounting team. Job Description • Perform Full Cycle Accounting to cash basis and/or basic accrual properties (generally classified as and including, but not limited to Industrial, Land, Association, or low tenant/light Office properties).This will include analysis of accounts or accounting transactions, preparation of bank reconciliation and cash management functions, AP and AR, Accruals and reconciliations. Prioritize and maintain organization of a medium volume workload for a single or multiple clients.• Prepare comprehensive basic financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements; Includes prioritizing and maintaining a medium volume workload and productivity standards for a single or multiple clients.• Assist, as requested, with the accounting support functions as directed by manager. This will increase exposure to various property accounting functions beyond assigned workload, including, but not limited to accounts receivable transactions, preparation of supporting or ad-hoc reconciliation analysis schedules, journal entries or other data entry assistance, and special projects requiring research.• Apply the financial policies and procedures as found in the Client Accounting Policies & Procedures manual to all transactions. Gain a true understanding of the structure and impact on the policies and segregation of duties between Property Management and Client Accounting.• Research, analyze and effectively communicate basic accounting issues and escalate appropriately by bringing any inconsistencies to attention of management. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.• Partial time should be dedicated to the completion & review of the Client Accounting month-end checklist to expose entry level accountant to various types of property accounting practices and to gain a comprehensive general understanding of the industry standard accounting. This could includeproperties not assigned to the junior accountant that have been completed by another accountant within the department and assigned at the discretion of the Accounting Manager, if needed.• As position evolves, shadow experienced Client or Senior Accountant to gain knowledge in accounting functions for increased complexity properties (including straight line rent accounting and entries, fixed asset accounting and entries, high volume tenant count as found in Office, Retail, and Medical product types, and full accrual accounting.• Performs other related duties as required or requested.Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.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.

Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield, Maitland

Job Title Client Accountant(https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/) Job Description Summary The Client Accountant is responsible for all aspects of property level financial reporting for an assigned portfolio within Client Accounting. The Client Accountant will apply established accounting principles to consistently produce a high quality and accurate work product, with limited supervision.The position consists of three levels, which are attainable based on experience, performance and increased degree of difficulty at each successive level. Job Description Essential Job Duties:• Maintain assigned portfolio in collaboration with accounting leadership, property management and clients to ensure activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles• Prioritize high-volume workload to record accounting activity, initiate disbursements, resolve issues and prepare reporting packages in a timely and accurate manner• Monitor trust and partnership bank accounts, as well as manage cash availability, funding requests, distributions and account transfers• Analyze property-level activity, financial reports and trends to identify and correct irregularities, detect fraud and ensure accurate representation of the property's operational and financial position• Exercise independent judgment relative to the timeliness, recognition and classification of transactions in accordance with GAAP• Provide direction and support to property-level team members within assigned portfolio• Research, analyze and effectively communicate accounting issues and escalate appropriately• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation required to authenticate business transactions• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested by the Audit Team, as well as review 3rd party audit findings for accuracy and reasonableness• Adhere to policies, internal controls and ethical standards established by the department and company, and apply quality measures within all areas of responsibility to support the company's purpose and values• Assist with internal projects, perform duties of other accountants (in their absence) or perform other related duties, as requestedEducation/Experience/Training:• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferredWork Experience:• Minimum of one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceo Accounting or internship experience preferredo Industry-related experience preferred• Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred• Specialized Knowledge/Skills:o Experience with Yardi accounting software preferredo Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with 10-key computer keyboardCompetencies:• Adaptability• Customer Focus• Job Knowledge• Problem Solving• Teamwork• Time ManagementPhysical Demands/Environmental Work Conditions:Physical Activity:OccasionallyRegularlyFrequentlyCrouching: demonstrates the ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.XFingering: demonstrates the ability to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.XGrasping: demonstrates the ability to apply pressure to an object within the fingers and palm.XHearing: demonstrates the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.XLifting: demonstrates the ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position-to-position.X• May be required to travel up to 5% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration.• 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 STATEMENTC&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 provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.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.