Transaction Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield

. Review Advisory transactions and adjustments, verifying documentation, commission calculations, payment terms, broker/client fee shares, internal splits, expenses, and deadlines .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,250 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transaction processing, revenue recognition, and compliance with ASC 606 guidelines. Proficient in managing financial documentation, commission calculations, and providing exceptional customer service in both English and French.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ASC 606 Revenue RecognitionSalesforce Transaction ManagementCommission Billing ProcessingFinancial Documentation ReviewBilingual Communication (French and English)

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisExcel (Basic to Intermediate)Commission CalculationsRevenue RecognitionCash ApplicationProcess ImprovementUAT TestingReport DevelopmentAged Receivables Management

Soft Skills

Time ManagementDetail OrientedProactiveExcellent Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceWorkdayPowerBIEngage

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateRegulatory ComplianceClient Fee ShareTransaction Processing KPIsBroker/Client Fee Shares

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review Advisory transactions and adjustments, verifying documentation, commission calculations, payment terms, broker/client fee shares, internal splits, expenses, and deadlines
Process deals in accordance with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Guidelines and month-end/year-end entry deadlines
Record and manage lease contingencies, commission billing, and payment due dates
Request recall, reject, or approve transactions after review
Track and collaborate with submitters to address recalled or rejected transactions
Address transactions rejected by the Revenue Recognition team
Meet transaction-processing accuracy and production KPIs/SLAs
Initiate Fee Earner transaction adjustments in Salesforce
Provide Deal Management consulting on deal documentation and revenue recognition
Problem-solve issues and provide input for improvements, resolutions, and escalations
Use Engage/Salesforce to organize, track, and manage daily transaction reviews
Apply FINTRAC knowledge to ensure regulatory compliance
Review and monitor aged receivables
Process commission payments and provide cash application instructions
Research, apply, and document unapplied cash
Coordinate action on aged receivables with brokers and market leadership
Resolve payment misapplications and verify collectability with cross-functional teams
Escalate aged items, write off receivables with approval, and initiate refunds or payment reissues
Identify process-improvement and training opportunities
Support commission-related inquiries and coach colleagues on revenue recognition
Provide ad hoc Client Fee Share support
Administer, develop, and enhance reports
Participate in UAT testing, M&A efforts, and other special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years relevant accounting or financial experience preferred or any similar combination of education and experience
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Excel
Basic knowledge of commercial real estate preferred
Proficient knowledge of Workday, Salesforce & PowerBI
Effective and efficient time management skills
Detail oriented and thorough
Proactive, task-oriented, self-starter
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and team approach to work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly responsive to requests
Fluent in both French and English, capable of switching between languages seamlessly in both verbal and written communication as well as being skilled in reading, writing, and understanding French

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay