Staff Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, MO • 1h ago

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Job Description Summary

We are a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, 52,000 professionals and 400 offices worldwide. We are driven to solve complex problems, and we have the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life.??

At Cushman & Wakefield we believe Better Never Settles. That's why we never settle for the world that's been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. We push boundaries, think creatively, and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.?

The Cushman & Wakefield Staff Accountant Training Program is a paid, 3-4 month program designed to give individuals that have graduated or are close to graduating with their Bachelor's degree hands-on experience in accounting within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. ? In this role, you'll perform entry-level cash and accrual accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and providing technical and clerical support. Working under guided supervision, you'll apply established accounting principles to deliver accurate, high-quality work. This program is designed to give you hands-on experience and industry knowledge, preparing you for advancement into a Client Accountant position.

Job Description

Start Date

September 28, 2026 (3 - 4 month program)

Job Responsibilities

Perform Full-Cycle Accounting Execute cash basis and basic accrual accounting for assigned properties, including industrial, land, association, and light office portfolios. Responsibilities include account analysis, transaction review, bank reconciliations, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, accruals, and reconciliations. Maintain organization and prioritize a medium-volume workload across single or multiple clients.

Prepare Financial Reporting Packages Produceaccurateandtimelybasic financial reporting packages in compliance with internal controls and client requirements. Ensure productivity standards are met while managing multiple priorities for one or more clients.

Provide Accounting Support Assist withadditionalaccounting functions as directed by the manager, gaining exposure to broader property accounting practices. Tasks may includeaccountsreceivable processing, preparation of reconciliation schedules, journal entries, data entry, and special projects requiring research and analysis.

Apply Policies and Procedures Adhere to financial policies and procedures outlined in the Client Accounting Policies & Procedures manual. Develop a clear understanding of policy structure and the segregation of duties between Property Management and Client Accounting.

Research and Communicate Issues Investigate and analyze basic accounting discrepancies, escalating concerns to management asappropriate. Communicate effectively and collaborate with clients and property management teams ina timelyand professional manner.

Participate in Month-End Review Dedicate time to completing and reviewing the Client Accounting month-end checklist to gain exposure to diverse property accounting practices. This may include reviewing properties outside your assigned portfolio, as directed by the Accounting Manager, to build a comprehensive understanding of industry-standard accounting processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other comparable business-related degree is preferred; however, a candidate who is currently enrolled in a college or university while actively pursuing such degree may be considered

Strong interest in pursuing a career in Client Accounting (not tax or audit) .

Proficiencyin computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

A basic knowledge of department-specific accounting functions.

A functional understanding of current accounting software.

Collaborative team player with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

High sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness in all tasks.

Previousexperience in customer service, sales, or administrative roles is aplus

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: $22.53 - $26.50

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.

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 Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

Similar Jobs

Property Accountant

Robert Half • Clayton, MO • 1h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a Clayton-based company searching for a Property Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, Property Accountant responsibilities include: Monthly financial statem...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli LLP • Clayton, MO • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Overview At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relation...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Collections Analyst

Aston Carter • Saint Louis, MO • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Collections Analyst St. Louis, MO *Entry level position! Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance, no experience Job Description The Collections Analyst manages a high-volume billing and collections portfoli...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Without Compensation (WOC) - Research Statistician

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Saint Louis, MO • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Summary This is a Without Compensation (WOC) Research Statistician position with the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experienc...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Saint Louis, MO • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Accounting Clerk - Our company is currently seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. This ongoing position offers an opportunity to develop valuable experience in a f...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accountant - Evernorth - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Saint Louis, MO • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

POSITION SUMMARY The Accountant will help support the Evernorth financial reporting team by using specialized expertise, problem solving and project management skills to maintain financial and accounting records for Ever...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Payable Clerk

Robert Half • Saint Louis, MO • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Accounts Payable Clerk International Construction Company seeks a contract-to-permanent Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk to become an integral part of its rapidly growing team. As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Saint Louis, MO • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Accounts Receivable Clerk A growing commercial real estate company has an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable (A/R) detail oriented. In this position, you will enter, post and reconcile batches,...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Credit Approval Officer

U.S. Bank • Saint Louis, MO • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it tak...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accounting Assoicate

Robert Half • Bridgeton, MO • 4d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assoicate to join a team in Bridgeton, Missouri on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting activities with an emphasis on receivables, customer follow-up, and...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)