Client Accounting Coordinator

Description

The Client Accounting Coordinator provides accounting, technical, and clerical support to client accounting personnel, working closely with Accounting Specialists, Accountants, and taking direction from Department Leads, Controllers, or the Vice President of Client Accounting. This role ensures timeliness and accuracy in all assigned team functions.

The position utilizes sound judgment and due diligence across relationships, reporting, and profitability functions, supporting team members, enforcing policies, maintaining internal controls, and continuously seeking innovative strategies to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

• Provides support to Accounting Specialists, Accountants, and Accounting Managers as needed.
• Performs the duties of other Client Accounting Coordinators as required (in their absence).
• 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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Key skills include a basic knowledge of department-specific accounting functions, a detail‑oriented work ethic, aptitude for numbers, and proficiency with current accounting software and Microsoft Office. Professionalism, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and strong written and verbal communication are also essential.

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a comparable business field is preferred, though candidates currently enrolled in a degree program are also considered. Prior accounting experience is not required for this entry‑level position but will be valued.

The role has light physical demands, requiring frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, as well as normal visual acuity. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

• Recognizes and rewards right behavior in others and addresses inappropriate behavior or ethical breaches.
• Exercises professionalism and uses caution/discretion when engaging team members or other business associates during business hours, company-sponsored events, and personal time.
• Achieves high productivity through reliable and punctual on‑site attendance, and reports any tardiness or attendance issues to the immediate supervisor.
• A basic knowledge of department-specific accounting functions.
• An aptitude for numbers.
• A functional understanding of current accounting software and Microsoft Office products.
• 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 maintaining focus and positivity under pressure.
• Capable of cultivating team camaraderie and value through support and participation in team‑building events.
• 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 the department.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or comparable business-related field preferred; candidates still in college are considered.
• Prior accounting experience not required for this entry‑level position but will be considered.

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and equal‑opportunity employment, with accommodations for disabilities. The firm is a global leader in real estate services with over 52,000 employees worldwide.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance