**Job Title** Staff Accountant **Job Description Summary** Staff Accountant Our Finance team is looking for a candidate to assist the Company as a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will add to the overall strength of the accounting and finance teams and primarily be responsible for the Company’s payroll/benefit, accounts payable, and intercompany accounting processes and procedures. The Controller and Assistant Controller will look to the Staff Accountant to assist with accounting analysis, journal entries, close procedures and reconciliations. This position is expected to work closely with all Controllership teams and is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records using data bases, spreadsheets, and accounting systems that track expenditures, revenue, receipts, cash flow, and other financial activities. **Job Description** **P** **rincipal Responsibilities** **Key** **Responsibilities** **:** + Primarily responsible for all things Payroll Accounting including the following: + Weekly reconciliations between the general ledger, cash accounts, and payroll processing system. + Analysis of payroll related tax accounts, preparation of associated journal entries, and reconciliation of all accounts with the assistance of the payroll tax team. + Partnering with the internal payroll team to resolve differences that arise in the weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing. + Work directly with the Controller to process and reconcile all benefit accounting related items including imputed benefits. + Oversight and ownership of payroll related general ledger coding and SOX controls. + Assume accounts payable accounting responsibilities, including SOX controls, unclaimed property and review of IT asset invoices, to ensure continued precision in the Company’s accounts payable process. + Prepare and post intercompany journal entries in coordination with corporate team and assist in reconciling intercompany accounts. + Ensure books and financials are kept in accordance with GAAP or other required accounting standards. + Participate in data and document retrieval for internal and external audits. + Assist in various other ad hoc requests involving accounting and controllership. **Required Experience and Knowledge** The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. This leader must have the passion, energy, and intellectual curiosity necessary for a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree required in Finance or Accounting. + Requisite knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley; IFRS experience is a plus but not required. + Critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently are key to success. **Knowledge, Experience & Personal Qualities:** + 2+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role, or in Public Accounting. + JD Edwards or similar ERP experience strongly preferred. + Possesses strong character and integrity, values respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. + Driven self-starter with strong self-responsibility and ability to operate autonomously. + Creative and resourceful thinker with strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities. + Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, experience with process automation is a plus. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize/balance multiple tasks in a high volume, time-sensitive processing environment. + Effective and efficient time management and organizational skills. + Experience working in a SOX compliant environment and managing audit requests. **Competencies and Physical Requirements:** + Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day. + Potential for extended working hours during month-end and quarter-end close activities + Has a process-oriented, continuous improvement mindset. + Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment. + Strong organizational abilities. + Ability to travel 5% for both internal and external meetings. + Preference for this role is to be based out of our St. Louis, MO or Needham, MA office but also flexible for this role to be remote. If remote, must be based in the United States Eastern or Central time zones. 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: $63,750.00 - $75,000.00 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by 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. INCO: “C&W Services”