Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
GOS AP Accountant
Choose a Location
This role is available in multiple locations. Pick one to apply.
Career Insights for Accountant (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on national data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,631 / year median in the U.S.
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Essential Job Duties:
- Oversee and process accounts payable transactions within accounting software system (Yardi), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Serve as a liaison for operations team and accounting verifying accuracy of third-party invoices.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of general ledger accounts, identify and coordinate correction of coding errors.
- Collaborate with accountants and management to manage critical turnaround items, including timing for issuing payments and resolving discrepancies.
- Implement and maintain organized records and an efficient filing system, ensuring easy access documentation.
- Lead follow-up efforts on inquiries, issues, and outstanding invoices, employing effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
- Take the lead on internal projects, generating reports, and providing data-driven insights for decision-making and process improvements.
- Perform other related duties as required or requested, including assuming additional responsibilities during peak periods.
Education/Experience/Training:
- High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or vocational school.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in accounting or a related field, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibilities.
- Proficiency with accounting software systems is required (Yardi experience is preferred)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the ability to utilize 10-Key computer board efficiently.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in processing financial data.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex issues effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of prioritizing and managing a high-volume workload.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Competencies:
- Ethical Conduct
- Priority Setting
- Customer/Client Focus
- Multi-Tasking and Time Management
- Problem Solving and Decision 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.