Christie's · 21 hours ago
Client Accounting, Account Manager
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $75K/yrChristie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is seeking an Account Manager for Client Accounting to manage the delivery of all aspects of client transactions during auctions. The role involves overseeing the accounting journey to ensure seamless transactions while adhering to legal and company requirements.
AuctionsJewelryPhotography
Responsibilities
Provide support to the CAF Loan Account Manager, providing cover in their absence
Assist with all ledger entries for interest and cost recovery for CAF
Maintain an Advance/Loan Schedule along with assisting in the calculation of all applicable interest to such
Manage receipting and reconciliation of daily bank transfers received, resolving any issues such as third party payments, unidentified wires and duplicate payments
Liaising with Finance regarding bank reconciliation discrepancies
Coordinating with CSC and Post Sale to ensure accuracy of ledger postings and timely issue resolution, ensuring any unresolvable issues are escalated to management
Responsible for all elements of the client transaction experience
Manage all client account transactions for a quota of sales assuming responsibility and ensuring the below tasks are carried out adhering to set deadlines
Conduct all credit and pre-sales checks, in accordance with policies as revised and defined
Extended payment term requests, agree and produce required paperwork (in conjunction with Commercial Finance)
Ensuring all Payment Instructions are received and entered into JDE (per process definition)
Chasing buyer debts over a certain day (to be defined)
Processing adjustments to seller transactions
Processing entries on to the AR & AP ledgers, including Sundry Invoicing, Intercompany Receipts, Contras, Post-Sale adjustments and refunds
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
Ensure legal and statutory requirements are met for all transactions
Manage re-invoicing for approved requests
Resolving Sales Tax adjustments and refunds as appropriate
Sundry credits and invoices to be raised or paid out as requested
Make stock requests, process cancelled sales, and handle after sale requests
Develop and maintain strong links with key stakeholders
Timely escalation of issues as appropriate
Process improvement champion
Identify inefficiencies/bottlenecks in end-to-end processes within the team and actively ‘challenge the status-quo’
Champion the changes required to drive the success of the new Finance structure
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic accounting required
Customer service experience to an expert level
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative in a responsible and professional manner
Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated with superiors, clients and peers
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to creatively solve problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook and COS and some knowledge of JDE
Preferred
Language skills 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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