Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield•Maitland, FL

4d•$51,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and supervision to accounting team members, at all levels, and support operations and clients through the use of sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary. The Senior Client Accounting Manager role also provides guidance to Client Accounting Managers and is counted on to provide solutions in the most complex management level situations.

Requirements

College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Requires seven to ten years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of management experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Yardi and/or MRI software preferred
Strong MS Office Proficiency
Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred
Strong internal and external customer service, time management and organizational skills
Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative
Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively
Results oriented with strong sense of urgency
Experience in or demonstrated leadership and accountability skills
Demonstrates the ability to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: Preparing and analysing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.

Nice To Haves

May be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration.

Responsibilities

Oversee a market, strategic and/or key client(s); develop productive, supportive relationships with market city leads, strategic clients, key clients, and internal stakeholders
Monitor team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionally
Review team members' financial reports to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
Monitor team and/or market-wide requirements of timely tax payments, revenue portal updates, time tracking and Corporate Aging follow-up
Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness; provide oversight to ensure effective implementation
Track team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules, and reports in accordance with the SOC Policies and Procedures manual and training.
Develop direct reports through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
Work with leadership team to implement department goals and objectives, lead department projects and provide essential Client Accounting committee involvement
Direct new business onboarding by coordinating with property management and clients; set up bank accounts, accounting software, load prior balances or closing statements
Assist Controller with pricing new business and preparing proposal responses
Performs other related duties as required or requested.