Audit Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Audit Specialist to conduct external and internal audits across client accounting and property levels. You will coordinate with auditors, review findings, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

The role requires CPA (or CPA eligible) for Client Accounting Audit, with CFE preferred for Internal Audit, and a minimum of three years in related roles. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility required (Client Accounting Audit Team).
• CFE designation preferred (Internal Audit Team).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate external audits and coordinate with auditors, managers, and clients to provide accurate financial information requested by external auditors.
• Review external audit findings for accuracy and notify on required adjusting entries.
• Perform testing related to business process controls to evaluate compliance with policies and SOC1 controls.
• Complete internal audit and investigative reports with audit evidence and report findings to leadership.
• Respond to audit-related inquiries and communicate issues effectively.
• Track billable and non-billable hours spent on external audits per agreements.
• Conduct training and oversight of accounting policies relative to audits.
• Analyze property-level activity and identify irregularities and detect fraud.
• Exercise independent judgment on timing, recognition and classification of transactions.
• Adhere to policies, internal controls and ethics to support company values.
• Assist with internal projects or duties of other Audit Specialists as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office

10-key data entry

Yardi accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation or CPA eligible

CFE designation

Tools

Yardi accounting software

Job description

Job Title

Audit Specialist

https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/

Job Description Summary

The Audit Specialist is responsible for performing a full range of audits at the accounting and property levels as assigned, which may include compliance, desk audits, investigations, petty cash and others as determined by management. The Audit Specialist is also responsible for fulfilling external audit requests from CPA firms as assigned. The Audit Specialist will ensure compliance with the applicable company policies, client requirements and accounting principles. The Audit Specialist position may be assigned to either the Client Accounting Audit Team or Internal Audit Team and may be primarily responsible for either external audit assistance or internal audits as assigned

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

• Facilitate external audits and coordinate efforts among external auditors, Regional Property Managers, Property Managers, Accountants and clients to provide accurate and timely accounting reports and other financial information requested by external auditors
• Review external audit findings for accuracy and reasonableness, and notify Accountants and Accounting Managers of required adjusting entries
• Perform testing related to business process controls to evaluate compliance with established policies and procedures including SOC1 controls, as assigned
• Complete internal audit and investigative reports that are accurate, balanced, objective and supported by adequate audit evidence, and report findings and recommendations to Operations and Accounting Leadership Teams as well as Compliance as required
• Respond to audit-related inquiries and effectively communicate issues
• Track all billable hours and non-billable hours spent on external financial audits in accordance with Property Management Agreements
• Conduct training and provide oversight of accounting policies and procedures relative to audits, as necessary
• Analyze property-level activity, financial reports and trends to identify irregularities and detect fraud
• Exercise independent judgment relative to the timeliness, recognition and classification of transactions
• Adhere to policies, internal controls and ethical standards established by the department and company, and apply quality measures within all areas of responsibility to support the company’s purpose and values
• Assist with internal projects, perform duties of other Audit Specialists (in their absence) or perform other related duties, as requested

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other comparable business-related degree preferred
• CPA designation or CPA eligible is required (Client Accounting Audit Team)
• CFE designation is preferred (Internal Audit Team)

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General ledger experience
• Internal audit and/or investigative experience (Internal Audit Team)
• Public accounting experience (Client Accounting Audit Team)
• Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective customer service skills
• Experience with Yardi accounting software preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with 10-key computer keyboard
• Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Job Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, etc.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time and may differ slightly based on regional location.

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. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 59,500.00 - $70,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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