Staff Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • St. Louis, MO

2d • $23 - $27

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, the position applies established accounting principles to produce accurate, high-quality work. It is intended to provide exposure and industry knowledge to support progression into a Client Accountant position.

The role handles full-cycle accounting for assigned property portfolios, prepares basic financial reporting packages, supports additional accounting tasks, follows Client Accounting policies and procedures, investigates basic discrepancies, communicates with clients and property management teams, and participates in month-end reviews.

Requirements

• 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 more clients.
• Prepare accurate and timely basic financial reporting packages in accordance with internal controls and client requirements, meeting productivity standards while managing multiple priorities.
• Assist with accounting functions as directed by the manager, including accounts receivable processing, reconciliation schedules, journal entries, data entry, and research and analysis for special projects.
• Follow the financial policies and procedures in the Client Accounting Policies & Procedures manual and understand the policy structure and segregation 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 to gain exposure to industry-standard practices.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally included among available benefit programs.
• Retirement savings plans are generally included among available benefit programs.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally included among available benefit programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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