Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for clients, projects, or business unites, analysis, assistance with budgeting, and general ledger maintenance, as well as use of sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team.

Requirements

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Requires one to three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred
• Strong MS Office Proficiency
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Interpersonal

Responsibilities

• Perform Full Cycle Accounting to include analysis of accounts or accounting transactions.
• Prepare and assist with cash management, AP and AR, Accruals and reconciliations.
• Prioritize and maintain organization of a high-volume workload for multiple clients.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements; Includes prioritizing and maintaining high volume workload and productivity standards for multiple clients.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
• Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting.
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies, problems and recommendations to the attention of management
• 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.
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
• Provide support and guidance by coaching Accountants as required by management; lead team meetings, assist with onboarding of new assignments or take a lead role on projects.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level