AR Accounting Senior Associate

IntelliPro Group Inc.•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CBRE is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support property accounting operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is part of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function and performs advanced clerical accounting duties, including processing payable and receivable transactions, paying invoices, recording accounts, and reconciling accounts. The position focuses primarily on commercial real estate accounts receivable collections, which make up approximately 80% of the role. Additional work includes tenant billing, researching and resolving account discrepancies, and reconciling tenant ledgers. The role communicates with tenants and internal stakeholders and coordinates with property management, lease administration, and property accounting teams to resolve receivable and billing issues. The work schedule is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote. The posting notes a 5% annual bonus opportunity.

Requirements

Experience in accounts receivable collections, tenant account reconciliation, and billing, preferably within commercial real estate or property accounting.
Strong understanding of tenant ledgers, payment discrepancies, and collections processes.
Ability to independently research and resolve account discrepancies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience interacting directly with tenants and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple outstanding accounts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

Commercial real estate accounting experience is strongly preferred over residential property accounting.
Experience using property management or accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, or RealPage.
Background in property accounting, tenant receivables, lease administration, or commercial property collections.
Accounting degree or related educational background; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable collections for commercial real estate properties, representing approximately 80% of daily responsibilities.
Research, investigate, and resolve tenant account discrepancies, payment issues, and outstanding balances.
Reconcile tenant ledgers to ensure accurate balances, payment applications, and account records.
Perform tenant billing activities and assist with billing inquiries and adjustments.
Communicate directly with tenants and internal property management teams to resolve outstanding receivables and account discrepancies.
Coordinate with lease administration and property accounting teams to investigate tenant charges, lease-related billing issues, and account discrepancies.
Maintain accurate collections records and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely payment resolution.
Use property accounting systems to review tenant accounts, track receivables, and support daily accounting activities.
Process payable and receivable transactions, pay invoices, record accounts, and perform reconciliations.