Job Title
2027 Summer Intern, Client Accounting, TempeJob Description Summary
We are a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, 52,000 professionals and 400 offices worldwide. We are driven to solve complex problems, and we have the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life.At Cushman & Wakefield we believe Better Never Settles. That’s why we never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. We push boundaries, think creatively, and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
The Cushman & Wakefield Client Accounting Internship is a paid program designed to give individuals that have graduated or are close to graduating with their Bachelor’s degree hands-on experience in accounting within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. In this role, you’ll perform full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statements. This program is designed to give you hands-on experience and industry knowledge.
Job Description
The intern will support daily operations and gain exposure to accounting and office management responsibilities. Duties may include some or all of the following:
Assist with processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Review, reconcile, and resolve client issues.
Analyze, prepare, and post journal entries.
Prepare financial statements; review for accuracy and audit compliance.
Sort and distribute mail and inter-office correspondence.
Monitor and replenish office supplies, coordinating with the Office Coordinator.
Cover front desk responsibilities when the Office Coordinator is out of office or on break.
Support management with special projects as needed.
Provide professional, responsive customer service to Client Accounting and Property Management requests.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Prior experience with accounts payable/receivable preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
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.
The compensation for the position is: $17.00 - $20.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”Skills Required
- Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Prior experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility, and teamwork
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
