Regional Client Accounting Associate

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Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
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R0005707

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results.

Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at  and t of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.

Transwestern is built on a common purpose
- * Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together*.  We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence.
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** The Client Accounting Associate provides accounting and clerical support to the client accounting and property management teams. Supports the client accounting staff and property management team in functions such as receivable and payable transactions processing, reconciliations, posting, bank deposits and performing accounts receivable/payable data entry.  The Client Accounting Associate may also be responsible for assisting or direct preparation of monthly financial reports.

It is also the responsibility of the Client Accounting Associate to deliver the Transwestern Experience when interacting and communicating with tenants, owners, vendors and fellow team members.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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incumbents may, or may not, be responsible for any combination of essential position functions shown here.  Functions could vary by team, location or need.
* Review/enter tenant billings, additional billings and/or adjustments.
* Review/enter cash receipt batches obtained from banking software daily.
* Prepare daily/weekly mail-out of vendor checks and remits.
* Review vendor invoices and AP check remit addresses.
* Review Aged Accounts Receivable listings for any adjustments, applying open credits to open charges, and insure that cash receipts have been properly applied to each tenants’ account.
* Assist with monthly cash reporting assembly and send to client.
* Prepare/Review of weekly capital requests and Excel summary
* Weekly validation of capital funding wire receipt from client.
* Upload Transwestern invoices into accounting software.
* Process monthly posting of the Rent Roll after reviewed by client accounting team and Property Manager.
* Process cash receipts and invoices/checks as required.
* Process vendor setup verifications and add new vendors into the Client Accounting software.
* Backup Accounts Payable functions when needed.
* Work with suppliers and vendors to maintain or repair office equipment. Order supplies.
* Print monthly disbursement register for permanent files.
* Perform or assume additional client accounting duties as assigned.
** POSITION REQUIREMENTS
*** A minimum of an Associate's degree in accounting or other related business focus.
* General knowledge of financial terms and principles including knowledge of current accounting methods (cash and basic accruals).

May have the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
* Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with a high attention to detail.
* Ability to handle multiple projects, changing…