GOS Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,500 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life

Disability insurance programs

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in St. Louis, MO seeks a GOS Client Accountant to handle full cycle accounting, AP/AR, cash management, and financial reporting under the guidance of the Financial Manager and Property/Facility Managers.

You will maintain records, analyze accounts, and prepare reporting packages with accuracy. You will assist audits, coordinate with operation teams, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 2–4 years of accounting experience or equivalent
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting incl. cash management, AP/AR, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting packages timely and accurately.
• Research and analyze using data tools; communicate issues to clients and teams.
• Apply procedures for preparation of accounting records and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and assist audits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Focus

Financial Management

Independent Judgment

Interpersonal

Relationship Management

Results Driven

Time Management

Education

College degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Title

GOS Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Accountant performs primary accounting, bill payment/processing, financial support, and, as needed, administrative/clerical support for the Financial Manager and Property/Facility Managers. This position is expected to work closely with a Financial Manager and is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records using data bases, spreadsheets, and accounting systems that track expenditures, revenue, receipts, cash flow, and other financial activities.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.
• Prepare financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements; Includes prioritizing and maintaining high volume workload and productivity standards
• Research and analyze using data management tools and spreadsheets. Effectively communicate accounting issues and escalation appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, operation teams and corporate stakeholders 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
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Education / Experience / Training

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Work Experience

• 2–4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close preferred.

Competencies

• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Interpersonal
• Relationship Management
• Results Driven
• Time Management

AAP/EEO statement

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & 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.

Benefits

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.

• health
• vision
• dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life
• disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

Compensation

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: $ 59,500.00 - $70,000.00

ADA Accommodation

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 [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Company Identification

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”