Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • St. Louis, MO

1d • $60,690 - $71,400

About The Position

The Senior Client Accountant is responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles. The role provides financial reporting for clients, projects, or business units; performs analysis and assists with budgeting and general ledger maintenance; and uses technical skills and sound judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team.

The position performs full-cycle accounting and prepares accurate, timely financial reporting packages in accordance with internal controls and client requirements. It manages a high-volume workload across multiple clients and communicates accounting issues effectively with clients, property management, and internal teams. The role also supports audits, maintains fixed-asset records, and provides coaching and project leadership as needed.

The position may require travel up to 5% of the time. Compensation is $60,690 to $71,400. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• One to three years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Analytical ability, attention to detail, oral and written communication, customer/client focus, financial management, independent judgment, interpersonal skills, relationship management, results orientation, and time management.
• Ability to perform work requiring close visual acuity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including analysis of accounts and accounting transactions.
• Prepare and assist with cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prioritize and organize a high-volume workload for multiple clients while maintaining productivity standards.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages accurately and on time, in accordance with internal controls and client requirements.
• Research, analyze, communicate, and appropriately escalate complex accounting issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
• Apply appropriate procedures for preparing accounting records, researching transactions, and reporting.
• Apply company financial policies and procedures and bring inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to management’s attention.
• Prepare and review fixed-asset ledgers to ensure items are properly capitalized and depreciated based on owner requirements.
• Calculate and record straight-line rent based on client preferences.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and information.
• Coach Accountants as required by management, lead team meetings, assist with onboarding new assignments, or take a lead role on projects.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed