Sr. Accountant

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Chatham, NJ, USA
In-Office
64K-75K Annually
Senior level
Real Estate
The Role
Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, consolidation, invoicing, transaction records, reconciliations, expense reporting, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, cash receipts, and financial analysis. Supervise Accountants and Accounting Coordinators, maintain ledgers and accounting systems, verify financial data, prepare operational reports, support property and facility managers, and provide guidance on accounting, tax, billing, and finance matters.
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Job Title

Sr. Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting will be a key contributor in the month end close, consolidation process and the preparation of the company’s The Senior Accountant provides oversight and direction regarding the primary accounting, bill payment/processing, financial support, and, as needed, administrative/clerical support for the Financial Manager and Property/Facility Managers. This position is expected to work closely with a Financial Manager and is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records using data bases, spreadsheets, and accounting systems that track expenditures, revenue, receipts, cash flow, and other financial activities. This position has a high degree of discretion and independent judgment, usually supervises and directs Accounting Coordinators and Accountants, and may act as an inside consultant on finance, accounting, tax, and billing matters.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the preparation of all invoices for entry into the accounting system, monitors the entry of information and data, and verifies invoice accuracy, coding and data entry for submission to property management and manages associated record keeping.
  • Develops and maintains the records of financial transactions for the establishment. Verifies, allocates, and oversees the posting of details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents, such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.
  • Oversees the preparation and submission of documentation for expense reports and variance process and obtains necessary approvals and checks for accuracy and accordance with established procedures and policies.
  • Responsible for the preparation and compilation of reports and analysis to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business. Ensures the maintenance, updating and effective summarization of applicable ledgers and computer files/reports.
  • Supervises Accountants and Accounting Coordinators.
  • May be assigned to either accounts payable or receivable and may oversee the handling of billing/invoicing, cash receipts, data entry, budgets and budgeting, expenses, sales receipts, vendor service contracts, timesheets and payroll, and some administrative and clerical duties as assigned.
  • May be responsible for the oversight of other accounting, reporting, and record keeping functions as assigned.

Key Competencies:

  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic
  • Detail oriented, strong organizational and time management skills
  • Solid reconciliation and analysis skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with reporting groups in an international environment
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and as a team under pressure to meet specific deadlines
  • Ability to lead projects and exercise judgment to support and document conclusions
  • Knowledge of reporting and general ledger systems preferred (i.e., HFM, Workday)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
  • CPA not required but would be preferred

Important Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&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.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
 




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: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00

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.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills
  • Knowledge of reporting and general ledger systems, such as HFM or Workday
  • Certified Public Accountant CPA credential

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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