Description
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. Through an integrated, customized approach that begins with good ideas, the firm drives value for clients, investors, and partners across commercial real estate services, development, investment management, and opportunistic endeavors for high-net worth investors. Operating from 33 U.S. offices, Transwestern extends its platform capabilities globally in an additional 31 countries through strategic alliance partners whose unique geographic, cultural, and business expertise fuels creative solutions.
Part 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.
Our firm's award-winning culture and reputation for exceptional service are built on a common purpose – Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together. This unique approach, reinforced by the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence, create value for our team members and clients every day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounting Associate will perform routine duties primarily dealing with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. It is necessary to maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and operational team members to secure relevant information to be used for financial reporting purposes and information required by national, state, and local laws.
It is also the responsibility of the Accounting Associate not only to exhibit legendary customer service when communicating with team members and suppliers but also to focus on productivity and results.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Scan deposits daily with reconciling prior day scans to the report from the deposit scanner.
Identify and record miscellaneous deposits.
Record daily ACH & wires.
Research unapplied customer deposits in Workday.
Create customer invoices to apply the money or refund the deposit back to the customer.
Provide a daily status report on all unapplied customer deposits to the Corporate Controller and AR Assistant Controller.
Enter miscellaneous AR & AP invoices.
Create and upload supplier invoice EIB spreadsheets in Workday.
Create Suppliers in Workday, review W9s for accurate information.
Maintain Supplier information on the Supplier record in Workday for any changes due to bank account additions/deletions or address changes.
Enter Supplier Contracts and generate installment invoices in Workday (maintenance/contract amendments).
Special projects as needed, including but not limited to
Create Excel based spreadsheets for uploading into Workday.
Ability to manipulate data in Excel for research and decision making (Pivot Tables).
Independently makes decisions/research system issues and appropriately elevating the issue when necessary.
Assist with the Dell Lease Program. Update lease schedules for coding changes and communication with Dell and Transwestern's IT department.
Assist in review and preparation of 1099 reporting.
The ability to communicate with suppliers, customers, and other TW Team members daily by phone and by email.
Pull documents for audits.
Prepare/review certain general ledger account reconciliations.
Prepare property tax return statements for the TW office space.
Record monthly inhouse legal costs.
Perform and/or assume additional duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Preferably an Associates degree or some college courses.
A minimum of 2+ years of AR/AP experience.
Applicable experience in real estate accounting software, preferably with MRI and/or Yardi.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe.
Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and a demanding, time-sensitive workload with attention to detail.
Strong customer service orientation.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Strong desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to keep information strictly confidential.
WORK SHIFT:
LOCATION:
Southfield, MITranswestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Transwestern offers an exciting work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(K) plan. Transwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you may become a part of the Transwestern story.
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
