Sr. Accountant

cw; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Accountant in St. Louis, MO to manage all phases of A/P accounting, financial reporting, and GL maintenance for multiple clients and projects.

The role requires strong technical accounting skills, leadership to coach accountants, collaboration with internal teams and clients, and adherence to controls to ensure timely, accurate reporting and audit support. The company offers a competitive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform AP accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting packages timely and accurately.
• Communicate complex accounting issues with clients and asset management.
• Coach Accountants as required by management and lead project teams.

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Accountant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of A/P 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 AP accounting transactions. Prepare and assist with cash management, AP 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 client.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalete appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with client and asset 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
• 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.

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: $ 55,165.00 - $64,900.00Cushman & 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 [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.