Client Accountant

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 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.