Sr. Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield•St. Louis, MO

12d•$55,165 - $64,900

About The Position

Responsible for all phases of A/P accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for clients, projects, or business units, 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

Established accounting principles
Financial reporting for clients, projects, or business units
Analysis
Assistance with budgeting
General ledger maintenance
Sound technical skills
Solid judgment
Leadership within the accounting team
AP accounting transactions
Cash management
AP 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
Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately
Effectively communicate and collaborate with client and asset 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
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

Responsibilities

Perform AP accounting transactions. Prepare and assist with cash management, AP 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 client.
Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with client and asset 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.
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.