Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • St. Louis, MO

4d • $60,690 - $71,400

About The Position

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

The Senior Client Accountant performs full-cycle accounting and prepares timely, accurate financial reporting packages for multiple clients. The role includes analyzing accounts and transactions, supporting cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, and audits. It also involves researching and communicating complex accounting issues, applying company financial policies and procedures, and collaborating with clients and property management.

The position provides support and guidance to Accountants as required, including coaching, leading team meetings, onboarding new assignments, and taking a lead role on projects. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.

Requirements

• Requires one to three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including analysis of accounts and accounting transactions.
• Prepare and assist with cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prioritize and organize a high-volume workload for multiple clients while meeting 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 to accounting record preparation, transaction research, 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 assets 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, and take a lead role on projects.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in vision insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in dental insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in disability insurance.
• 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