Client Accounting Coordinator at Cushman & Wakefield in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Title
Client Accounting Coordinator



Job Description Summary

The Client Accounting Coordinator is responsible for providing accounting, technical and clerical support to Client Accounting personnel. The position works closely with Accounting Specialists and Accountants, and may take direction from the Department Lead, Controller or Vice President of Client Accounting. The position is responsible for fulfilling support functions which may include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, auditing, and accounting. A successful Client Accounting Coordinator ensures timeliness and accuracy when completing all assigned team functions.
Job Description



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Client Accounting Coordinator will use sound judgment and due diligence in executing the following responsibilities:



Relationships
• Provides support to Accounting Specialists, Accountants, and Accounting Managers as needed.
• Recognizes and rewards right behavior in others and addresses inappropriate behavior or ethical breaches.
• Performs the duties of other Client Accounting Coordinators as required (in their absence).
• Exercises professionalism and uses caution/discretion when engaging team members or other business associates during business hours, company-sponsored events, and personal time.



Reporting
• Supports and enforces company and accounting policies as well as all applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations.
• Completes team functions as defined by the designated department manager or Department Lead including, but not limited to, processing accounts payable, reconciling bank accounts, or performing basic audit work.
• Compiles and sorts documents such as forms, invoices, checks, and bank statements.
• Performs any combination of calculating, posting, or verifying duties to confirm the details of business transactions and maintain financial information.
• Compares data contained in a variety of financial records in order to detect trends, errors, or anomalies.
• Maintains files and support documentation required to authenticate business transactions.
• Achieves high productivity through reliable and punctual on-site attendance, and timely reports any tardiness and/or attendance issues to immediate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.



Profitability
• Supports and enforces internal controls established by the department and company, and discloses any weaknesses relating to such controls or the lack thereof.
• Applies quality measures and standards within all areas of responsibility to support the company's mission, vision, and core values.
• Continually seeks to identify innovative strategies for increasing department efficiencies and reducing expenses.



SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Technical
• A basic knowledge of department-specific accounting functions.
• A detail-oriented work ethic.
• An aptitude for numbers.
• A functional understanding of current accounting software and Microsoft Office products.



Professionalism
• Consistently exhibits strong ethics and confidence, as well as a positive attitude toward company, department, and team members.
• Ability to provide professional support for an assigned team and cultivate value, trust, and positive relations among team and individuals.
• Willingness to hold self and others accountable for performance.
• Flexibility to modify or shift behavior as situations or objectives evolve, while exhibiting focus and positivity amidst change or under pressure.
• Capable of cultivating team camaraderie and value through support and participation in team building and events.



Cognitive
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to recognize problems early and produce prompt resolutions.


• Ability to prioritize and focus on critical tasks as well as shift focus or multitask when appropriate.


• Capable of working within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while generating timely results.


• Self-motivated to achieve or exceed performance standards and goals set forth by department.



Communication/Interpersonal

• Integrity, objectivity, and accountability in performing assigned duties.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, while exercising interdependence within an assigned team.
• Diplomacy to develop and preserve positive relations with team members.



EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:
• 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
• Prior accounting experience is not required for this entry-level position, but will be considered



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is described as light in physical demand. Requirements include the ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach forward and overhead, finger, and grasp. Must be able to occasionally bend, crouch, or stoop. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Must have close and distance vision as well as the ability to adjust focus.


Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.


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