Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to manage full cycle accounting for multiple clients, including cash management, AP/AR, and general ledger maintenance, using established principles.

The role emphasizes financial reporting, internal controls, and collaboration with clients and property management. A college degree in Finance or Accounting and 1–3 years of experience with real estate accounting software such as Yardi or MRI is preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred; strong MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting including analysis of accounts and transactions; manage cash, AP/AR, accruals and reconciliations for multiple clients.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately; ensure internal controls and client requirements.
• Research, analyze and communicate complex accounting issues; collaborate with clients and property management.
• Apply procedures for preparation of accounting records and reporting; ensure compliance with policies.
• Support audits by providing documentation and information as requested.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Accountants; lead team meetings and onboard new assignments.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer focus

Financial management

Independent judgment

Education

College degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Real estate accounting software

Job description

Job Title

Senior 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

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 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 elevate 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 softwarepreferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency

Competencies

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

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.

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 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: $ 57,800.00 - $68,000.00

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.

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