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Client Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,113 / year median in Missouri
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description 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 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.
Education/Experience/Training:
- 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.
Competencies:
- Analytical
- Attention to Detail
- Communication - Oral & Written
- Customer/Client Focus
- Financial Management
- Organizational
- Time 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.