GOS Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield•Dallas, TX

19h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Manager, this position performs various clerical and accounting tasks according to standard operating procedures. These tasks include processing invoices, AP-related vendor management functions, entry level journal entries, and completing related documentation and reporting functions. Oversees the end-to-end processing of invoices, verifying the accuracy of documentation and validating Vendor IDs. This includes checking for data quality (invoice #, dates, descriptions, critical errors), ensuring GL coding matches account uniqueness, reviewing for duplicate submissions, and working with Facilities Managers to match invoices with POs. Enters various data into appropriate database systems. This specifically includes tracking vendor AP portal onboarding status and outstanding steps to support the platform’s rollout, as well as gathering and verifying required documentation for vendor ACH requests. Maintains integrity of database accounting systems by managing the master vendor list. This includes handling remit address changes and ensuring terminated vendors are deactivated to prevent erroneous payments. Reconciles vendor statements in Excel to identify gaps and request missing invoices. Proactively investigates invoices that are not moving through workflows, determining root causes and proposing next steps to resolve holds. Responds to vendor, FM team, and client requests for information. Leads monthly meetings with major vendors to review and close out aged items, manages the AP inbox, and acts as the lead liaison for the account team to understand and prevent PO violations. Performs other accounting, clerical, and administrative tasks. This includes owning the creation and management of the invoice issues list, creating accountability for all AP tasks, and independently prioritizing account deliverables. 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.

Responsibilities

Oversees the end-to-end processing of invoices, verifying the accuracy of documentation and validating Vendor IDs.
Enters various data into appropriate database systems.
Maintains integrity of database accounting systems by managing the master vendor list.
Reconciles vendor statements in Excel to identify gaps and request missing invoices.
Proactively investigates invoices that are not moving through workflows, determining root causes and proposing next steps to resolve holds.
Responds to vendor, FM team, and client requests for information.
Leads monthly meetings with major vendors to review and close out aged items, manages the AP inbox, and acts as the lead liaison for the account team to understand and prevent PO violations.
Performs other accounting, clerical, and administrative tasks.