Sr. Property Accountant

COMPANY Cushman & Wakefield LOCATION Washington, DC 20003STATUS Full Time, Employee WORK EXPERIENCE 2+ to 5 Years CAREER LEVEL Experienced (Non-Manager)EDUCATION LEVEL Bachelor's Degree OUR SERVICES Brokerage Capital Markets Client Solutions Consultancy Investment Management Investment Sales Research Specialty Practice Groups Valuation AdvisoryOUR CLIENTS Developers Financial Institutions Investors Manufacturers Multinational Corporations Office Occupiers Owners Retailers www.cushwake.com OUR VALUES Our CLIENTS come first :: Our foremost standard of conduct is INTEGRITY :: Every employee is a TEAM member and contributes to our success :: Individually and collectively striving to achieve EXCELLENCE in everything we do :: Treating each other and our clients with RESPECT and DIGNITY :: CITIZENSHIP - A commitment to the communities in which we live and work :: Realize the value in actively recruiting, developing, and mentoring talented individuals of DIVERSE cultures and backgrounds :: PROFITABILITY - Driving our ability to invest, improve, and succeed   Cushman & Wakefield is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Sr. Property AccountantJob Summary This position has full responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial statements for a portfolio of commercial properties.  Responsible for accurate processing of cash receipts such as rent (accounts receivable) and cash disbursements such as vendor payments (accounts payable) as well as other transactions.  Ensures timely remittance of critical payments such as utilities, taxes and mortgages.  Principal Responsibilities · Prepares and records journal entries related to accrual-based, GAAP accounting· Supports Lease Administrator· Reviews and approves any lease abstracts· Prepares all sub-tenant account bank reconciliations for approval by Manager· Monitors all billing aspects of lease administration including annual CAM, RET, OPEX billings· Monitors cash balance in bank account before releasing batches or invoices for payment· Coordinates with national check processing group the scheduling of check generation.· Prepares and distributes management report and financial statement package to property management personnel and client’s financial group· Assists Property Management personnel in creation of annual operating budget· Supervises accounting staff providing appropriate sourcing, orientation, performance management competencies, and development accountability· Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications · BS in Business or Accounting  required· 5+ years experience in the Real Estate accounting field, focusing on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and lease-related accounting issues· Management or Supervisory experience a plus Required Skills· Excellent oral and written communication skills required· Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills· Excellent organizational abilities required· Team oriented· Strong computer skills i.e. Microsoft suite.  Proficient in Excel If you have the skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced environment, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and a genuine career opportunity.  Please click on this link to apply:  http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobprofile.cfm?szWID=14033&szCID=63150&szSiteID=451&szOrderID=527080&szStart=1 No Phone Calls/Agencies PleaseEqual Opportunity Employer