Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is looking for a Client Accountant in the United States. This role encompasses full-cycle accounting such as cash management, reconciliation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in Finance or Accounting and be detail-oriented with basic knowledge in commercial real estate. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth, ensuring compliance with internal standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Some experience in accounting preferred, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting including cash management and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting packages accurately for clients.
• Research and analyze accounting issues and communicate findings.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication – Oral & Written

Financial Management

Basic knowledge of commercial real estate

Proficient in MS Office

Education

College degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting or database software packages

Job description

This range is provided by Cushman & Wakefield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $63,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring for our Client Accountant role. This role is responsible for cash and accrual accounting, full-cycle accounting, and GL accounting. Job duties include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, income statements, financial reporting, and month-end close.

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.
• Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting.
• 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.
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate basic accounting issues and elevate appropriately.
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.

Work Experience

• Requires some experience, but less than one year or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Prior experience with accounting or database software packages preferred; Basic knowledge of commercial real estate preferred; Proficient in MS Office.
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Financial Management

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 & Wakefield provides 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.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting and Real Estate