Sr. Client Accountant

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Saint Louis, MO
Junior
Real Estate
The Role
The Sr. Client Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting including cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and preparing financial reports. The role involves analyzing transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, coaching other accountants, and supporting audits. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.
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Job Title

Sr. Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for clients, projects, or business unites, 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.

Job Description

• Perform Full Cycle Accounting to include analysis of accounts or accounting transactions. Prepare and assist with cash management, AP and AR, Accruals 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 multiple clients.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property 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
• Prepare and review fixed asset ledgers to ensure items are properly capitalized and depreciated based on owner requirements; Calculate and record straight-line rent based on client preferences.
• 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.
 

Education/Experience/Training:
• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred


Work Experience:
• Requires one to three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software 
preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency 
 

Competencies:
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Interpersonal

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time and may differ slightly based on regional location.













Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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”

Top Skills

Mri
Yardi
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1917

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.

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