Assistant Client Accounting Manager
Cushman & Wakefield•Maitland, FL
•$69,275 - $81,500•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Client Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting the Client Accounting Manager with all aspects of portfolio reporting and accounting team oversight within Multifamily Client Accounting. The Assistant Client Accounting Manager is the primary contact for accounting team members regarding general questions or troubleshooting issues. The position uses accounting management skills and independent judgment to provide expert knowledge and leadership to accounting team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Requires a minimum of four years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced general ledger and financial reporting experience, including consolidated entities
- Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to develop and coach others effectively
- Exceptional delegation skills with ability to take initiative and contribute
- Effective time management and organizational skills with ability to produce results
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective customer service skills
- Experience with Yardi accounting software
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
- Demonstrates the ability to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Industry-related experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Accounting Manager in leading, managing, coaching and developing an Accounting Team, including monitoring and evaluating performance, in order to ensure performance standards are met, retention is achieved and career development milestones are realized
- Assist or act as accounting liaison for strategic or key client(s) as assigned, as well as provide supervision, direction and support to Accountants for all properties within assigned team/client portfolio(s) to ensure activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles
- Conduct Second Level Reviews of financial statements as assigned to ensure accuracy and compliance standards are met, and evaluate Accountant’s performance thereto
- Collaborate with asset management group to obtain information on acquisitions/dispositions within assigned client portfolio(s), and provide guidance to Accountants to ensure acquisition/disposition accounting is performed in agreement with Property Management Agreement
- Assist the Accounting Manager in monitoring critical payments for assigned team/portfolio(s) including, but not limited to, mortgages, taxes, insurance, owner distributions and corporate billing
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding and training of accounting team members, as assigned
- Meet with the Accounting Manager monthly to discuss client relationships, employee matters and department issues, and immediately escalate critical issues
- Assess department workflows to recommend improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness, as well as collaborate with Multifamily Client Accounting Management and subject matter experts on the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
- Record activity and prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages for assigned properties in collaboration with accounting leadership, property management and clients, and ensure such activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles
- 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
- 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 and enforce 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 Client Accounting Manager or accounting team members (in their absence) or perform other related duties, as requested
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life, and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
