Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Senior Client Accountant II in San Francisco, this role offers a hybrid schedule and the office is located at 425 Market Street. This person will support an institutional class client and manage full-cycle accounting functions while providing multiple sets of reporting each month. Accounting duties include journal entries, fixed assets, accruals, leasing assumptions, straight-line rent, CAM rec's, GL, month end, AP/AR, budget, forecast, and depreciation.
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 four plus years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with 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
