Real Estate Accountant

Recruiter
CBRE
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
USD 65,000.00 per year
Posted
15 May 2023
Closes
14 Jun 2023
Ref
116904
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Real Estate Accountant

Job ID

116904

Posted

09-May-2023

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the role
  • Under limited supervision, applies cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyze, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a moderately complex portfolio of CBRE clients and properties.
  • Working onsite at the iconic Willis Tower in downtown Chicago, IL USA!
*Pay range is $65k-$68k/year with potential growth opportunities*

What you'll do

Completes intermediate to advanced level accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages. Creates and posts journal entries. Ensures that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.

Generates and reviews financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting. Prepares packages on a schedule to ensure timely delivery to the client and other management teams.

Adheres to Client Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) to ensure internal and external reporting requirements are consistently met.

Reviews and audits funding and payment requests for accuracy, documentation and authorization in accordance with established operating procedures.

Responds to and resolves issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports, including Profit and Loss statements. Researches open issues and recognizes potential issues and/or conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.

Participates in budgeting and forecasting for assigned property portfolio, new property and client transitions, and client audit requests.

Assists in training team members on portfolio specific transitions.

Monitors scope of services delivered and provides general feedback to manager regarding any changes in scope.

Coordinates work with other team members within single point-of-contact guidelines.

What you'll need

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the role.

Applicants should be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting, finance or related field required. A minimum of two years prior finance, accounting, or related experience required. Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.

Excellent written and verbal skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Requires intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including a knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP). Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts intermediate financial analysis.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

General knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products). Ability to navigate in multiple accounting software applications.

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Why CBRE?
  • CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence. CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance!

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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