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Job Title

Senior Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant will support the financial close processes for the US, Cushman & Wakefield’s largest and most profitable region. He/she will own contract review preparation for the NonBrokerage service lines, specific areas of the close, and be a be a key resource to other groups within the organization. This role will have the opportunity to learn steady state processes and have a voice in recommending new redesigns or improvements due to the merger of Cushman & Wakefield’s legacy firms, new financial system conversions and outsourced Finance Service Center (FSC) activities managed by Accenture. This person will also be a change agent to help the Company’s controllership function prepare for public company readiness and assist with accounting for acquisitions. He/she will contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust controls environment for the operations and compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

+ Own the contract review preparation for the NonBrokerage Controllership Service Lines

+ Join with the Controllership team in partnering with FP&A and other stakeholders to drive effective coordination and communication throughout the monthly close process

+ Perform regular and recurring accounting functions requiring professional competency

+ Establish appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions, and reporting

+ Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries to the general ledger for Cushman & Wakefield ensuring data integrity and accuracy

+ Listen, analyze and work with other functions to propose entries that need to be made in areas where judgement is required.

+ Research and respond to internal and external accounting/financial questions and resolve issues

+ Assist in ensuring key internal controls and effective accounting policies are in place.

+ Effectively utilize the Company’s financial reporting tools (Workday, Salesforce, AS400, Peoplesoft, and HFM) to improve the efficiency of the monthly close processes

+ Be an enthusiastic ambassador of the company culture to support the continued integration of the legacy firms

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

+ 4+ years in accounting roles, preferably with financial close experience

+ Strong knowledge of ERP’s and database software packages Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

+ Strong problem-solving ability

+ Effective and efficient time management and organization skills

+ Detail oriented and thorough

+ Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Self-directed individual who is comfortable working in a team environment

+ Ability to communicate effectively and be comfortable explaining accounting concepts to people with non-financial backgrounds

+ Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility and team approach to work

Preferred Qualifications

+ CPA

+ Real estate industry experience

+ Public Accounting experience

Physical Requirements

+ Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer

+ Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type

+ Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

+ Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing

+ Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand

+ Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

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: $78,200.00 - $92,000.00

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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