Staff Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, MO

21h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs entry-level cash and basic accrual accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and technical and clerical support. Working under guided supervision, this role applies established accounting principles to produce accurate, high-quality work. The position is intended to provide exposure and industry knowledge that can support progression into a Client Accountant position.

The role performs full-cycle accounting for assigned properties, which may include industrial, land, association, and light office portfolios. It also prepares basic financial reporting packages, assists with other accounting functions and projects, follows client accounting policies and procedures, researches basic discrepancies, communicates with clients and property management teams, and participates in month-end reviews.

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with access to benefit programs, which generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Compensation for this position is $22.53–$26.50; the offer may vary based on factors including location, experience, qualifications, job type, and other stated eligibility factors. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a comparable business-related degree is preferred; candidates currently enrolled in college or university and actively pursuing such a degree may be considered.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Client Accounting rather than tax or audit.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic knowledge of department-specific accounting functions.
• Functional understanding of current accounting software.
• Collaborative team player with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in customer service, sales, or administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash-basis and basic accrual accounting for assigned properties, including account analysis, transaction review, bank reconciliations, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Organize and prioritize a medium-volume workload across one or multiple clients.
• Prepare accurate and timely basic financial reporting packages in accordance with internal controls and client requirements, while meeting productivity standards and managing priorities.
• Assist with additional accounting functions as directed by the manager, including accounts receivable processing, reconciliation schedules, journal entries, data entry, and special projects involving research and analysis.
• Follow the financial policies and procedures in the Client Accounting Policies & Procedures manual and understand the separation of duties between Property Management and Client Accounting.
• Investigate and analyze basic accounting discrepancies and escalate concerns to management as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and property management teams in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete and review the Client Accounting month-end checklist; review properties outside the assigned portfolio when directed by the Accounting Manager.

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.

What This Job Offers

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