Real Estate Accountant
Job ID
137017
Posted
19-Sep-2023
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance, Property Management
Location(s)
San Francisco - California - 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. 

What you’ll do 

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

Generate and review financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting. Prepare packages on a schedule to ensure timely delivery to the client and other management teams.

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

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

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

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

Assist in training team members on portfolio specific transitions.

Monitor scope of services delivered and provide feedback to manager regarding any changes in scope.

Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact (SPOC) guidelines.
What you’ll need 

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 accounting, finance or related experience required. Experience with real estate accounting software preferred. 

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

Excellent written and verbal communication 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 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. 

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

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

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

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. 
  • We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in!

Disclaimer: 

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Real Estate Accountant position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Real Estate Accountant position is $90,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. 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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