Christie's · 7 hours ago
Account Manager, Client Accounting
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $75K/yrChristie’s is the world’s largest Art Business, providing an enriching environment for career development. The Account Manager in Client Accounting is responsible for managing client transactions, ensuring a seamless experience during the buying and selling process at auction while adhering to legal and company requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead all elements of the client transaction experience within allocated sales
Oversee the performance all pre-sales checks, in accordance with revised processes and policies as defined, including but not limited to: Credit checking, Extended payment term requests and deal entries (in conjunction with Commercial Finance), Ensuring all PI’s are received and entered into JDE (per process definition)
Chasing buyer debts over a certain day (to be defined), Processing adjustments to seller transactions
Arrange and process any offsets of proceeds against debts, Debt chasing of all seller debts (to be defined)
Manage the proactive communication of the position of a sale and other appropriate information with regards to the buyers and sellers to the Specialist departments and other appropriate stakeholders
Field, resolve or escalate where appropriate both internal and external inquiries regarding client transactions
Oversee debt collection ensuring overdue balances are being followed-up in a timely manner and correct steps are being made
Managing Stakeholder Relationships
Develop and maintain strong links with Finance counterparts
Production of regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis to facilitate effective resolution of stakeholder requests
Assist with wire receipting, advance booking and other ad-hoc projects, as requested by manager
Process Improvement Champion
Identify inefficiencies/bottlenecks in end-to-end processes and actively ‘challenge the status-quo’
Be an advocate for the Client Accounting team, best practice and compliance
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic accounting required
Customer service experience to an excellent level
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative in a responsible and professional manner
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
Preferred
Language skills preferred
Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and JDE preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)
Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits
Company
Christie's
Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise.
Founded in 1766
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ben Gore
Chief Operating Officer
Devang Thakkar
Global Head of Christie's Ventures
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