Associate,Accounts Payable

Cantor Fitzgerald; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave Policy

Backup care program

Generous paid time off

Referral Program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newmark in Memphis is seeking an entry-level to mid-level accountant to support monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting. This role involves preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting in financial statement preparation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software. A collaborative environment in a professional setting awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Familiar with PC applications such as MS‑Excel and MS‑Word; experience with accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform accounting and clerical duties in support of accounting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger and reports.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, responsible for accounting and/or clerical duties of a complex nature in support of accounting functions. Responsible for assisting in the preparation of monthly balance sheet account analyses, corporate bank reconciliations and responding to any inquiries received from corporate, general and administrative departments. Also responsible for assisting of the posting of journal entries and maintaining the general ledger accounts and reports.
• Respond to routine and/or non‑routine inquiries; initiate telephone calls to gather or provide information.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions to resolve reconciling items and/or technical accounting issues.
• Prepare simple to moderate income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Review reports to ensure proper classification and recording.
• Analyze financial reports and records, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, revenue and expenditures.
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of the general ledger reports; close ledgers and generate monthly financial statements and reporting schedules.
• Obtain revenue and assets acquisition information then review, consolidate and summarize it for reporting purposes.
• Assist with budget preparation; may review budget variances.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
• Prepare necessary check requests.

Other Job Functions

• Assist accounting personnel on various projects as needed.
• Review cash flow and monitor cash requirements for all outgoing cash including loans and payments.
• Perform general administrative functions when needed, including answering phones, typing correspondence, copying, etc.

Skills, Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Must be familiar with PC applications such as MS‑Excel and MS‑Word.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems a plus.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Bright Horizons back‑up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect

Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.