Client Accounting Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•St. Louis, MO

2d•$72,250 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and supervision to accounting team members, and support operations and clients through the use of sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary.

Requirements

College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of Yardi and/or MRI software preferred
Strong MS Office Proficiency
Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred
Strong customer service, time management and organizational skills
Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative
Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively
Results oriented with strong sense of urgency
Ethical Conduct
Goal Setting
Independent Judgement
Initiative
Leadership
Problem Solving
Relationship Management
Time Management

Responsibilities

Direct new business onboarding by coordinating with property management and clients; set up bank accounts, accounting software, load prior balances or closing statements
Monitor team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionally
Track team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules and reports in accordance with the SOC Policies and Procedures manual and training.
Review team members' financial reports to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
Monitor team and/or market-wide requirements of timely tax payments, revenue portal updates, time tracking and Corporate Aging follow-up
Oversee a market, strategic and/or key client(s); develop productive, supportive relationships with market city leads, strategic clients, key clients and internal stakeholders
Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness
Develop direct reports (as applicable) through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
Lead departmental projects and/or assume a leadership role on one of the Client Accounting Committees
Performs other related duties as required or requested.