Senior Property Accountant

CBRE • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a CBRE Senior Property Accountant, you will apply advanced accounting fundamentals to create, review, and organize complex financial statements and reports. This job is within the Property Management job function, responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance of accounting processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with commercial real estate accounting systems (MRI or Yardi) strongly preferred.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing reports and financial statements.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex information in straightforward situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.
• Follow standards and rules when keeping accounts. Ensure the general ledger, taxes, and other financial information data are accurate and up to date.
• Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Post to GL and review variances to budget and review data to forecast changes to the business.
• Review variance explanation reports for accuracy.
• Track accounts receivable and confirm all payments are accurately recorded. Check all accounts to make sure they have the correct balances.
• Assist with accounting system conversions or improvements and educate peers on changes.
• Evaluate billing and invoicing data in the accounting databases and submit cash applications.
• Research and resolve accounts receivable issues general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job and some knowledge of several jobs within the function.
• Analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree