2026 Summer Intern, Client Accounting, St. Louis

2026 Summer Intern, Client Accounting, St. Louis

This position will be responsible for learning the fundamentals of accounting within commercial real estate accountabilities. This position will work with multiple managers/teams to learn and assist with providing the best service possible for our clients. This will be a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain hands-on experience in a large, fast-paced commercial real estate company.

Internship duties will include some or all of the following:

• Assists with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Reviews, reconciles, and resolves client issues
• Analyzes, prepares, and posts journal entries
• Prepares financial statements; reconciles and reviews for accuracy and audit compliance.
• Sorts and distributes mail and inter-office information to employees
• Assists with replenishing office supplies by monitoring inventory levels and informing Office Coordinator
• Covers front desk position when Office Coordinator is out of office or on break
• Monitor and restock office supplies
• Assist management with special projects as needed.
• Provide professional, responsive customer service to Client Accounting and Property Management requests.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently in pursuit of Bachelor Degree in Accounting (juniors and seniors preferred)
• Prior accounts payable/receivable experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and team approach to work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Ability to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.
• Ability to apply pressure to an object within the fingers and palm.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to lift & move boxes with files and/or supplies
• Ability to reach shelves/cabinets while restocking supplies/filing

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.