Cushman & Wakefield is hiring for their Client Accountant role, which is responsible for cash and accrual accounting, full-cycle accounting, and GL accounting. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Responsibilities
- 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 escalate appropriately
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner
- Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested
- Perform other related duties as required or requested
Skills
- 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
- 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 escalate appropriately
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner
- Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested
- Perform other related duties as required or requested
- Requires some experience, but less than one year or equivalent combination of education and experience
- College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- Prior experience with accounting or database software packages preferred
- Basic knowledge of commercial real estate preferred
- Proficient in MS Office
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life, and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company Overview
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services. It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cushmanwakefield.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Cushman & Wakefield has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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