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Associate Accountant

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Conshohocken
 PA
Postal Code
19428
Country
United States

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Description


About CBRE (NYSE: CBG): At CBRE, you are empowered to take your career path into your own hands. Enjoy workplace flexibility in a global organization with tremendous scale. Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Come experience the employee advantage at CBRE. CBRE has 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. As a Fortune 500 worldwide leader in real estate services, CBRE's more than 70,000 professionals provide exceptional outcomes for clients in 60+ countries. When it comes to real estate, CBRE sees potential everywhere. We turn scale into strength, expense into performance, and property into prosperity. Visit CBRE.com

Thank you for your interest in CBRE. This position is being published in an effort to build our candidate pipeline for our upcoming opportunities. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are building a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the routine, day to day accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate
general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains, records and reconciles daily cash receipts. Completes billing uploads and receivable research. Routine
accounting functions - creates and reconciles accounting entries while resolving discrepancies.
Works with other Accountants to prepare source data for income and balance sheet statements.
Populates financial schedules, reports and records for supervisor review.
Verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
Updates information in various databases, iTrack and PeopleSoft, to add clients, modify billing rules, set up vendors and
customers in MTA (My Transactions) commission system, etc. on a timely basis.
Updates cash receipt information in the sub ledger accurately and timely.
Processes billing/invoicing and enters data into the accounting databases. May either apply or submit cash applications to
the vouchers/invoices. Researches and resolves accounts receivable issues.
May assist in month-end procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Page 2
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance emphasis, OR related work experience OR a Bachelors degree in Accounting.
With Associate Degree, 3+ years experience in general accounting, A/P, or A/R clerical and/or entry level Associate
positions. With Bachelor's Degree, 0-2 years. Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely,
reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to write routine correspondence. Must have the ability to convey
financial information to non-financial users. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and
concise reports.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
regulations. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate basic figures such as percentages,
discounts, and/or commissions. Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing
CBRE financial interests are protected.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Requires basic analytical and quantitative
skills. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Resolves routine q

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the routine, day to day accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains, records and reconciles daily cash receipts. Completes billing uploads and receivable research. Routine accounting functions - creates and reconciles accounting entries while resolving discrepancies. Works with other Accountants to prepare source data for income and balance sheet statements. Populates financial schedules, reports and records for supervisor review. Verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Updates information in various databases, iTrack and PeopleSoft, to add clients, modify billing rules, set up vendors and customers in MTA (My Transactions) commission system, etc. on a timely basis. Updates cash receipt information in the sub ledger accurately and timely. Processes billing/invoicing and enters data into the accounting databases. May either apply or submit cash applications to the vouchers/invoices. Researches and resolves accounts receivable issues. May assist in month-end procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Page 2 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance emphasis, OR related work experience OR a Bachelors degree in Accounting. With Associate Degree, 3+ years experience in general accounting, A/P, or A/R clerical and/or entry level Associate positions. With Bachelor's Degree, 0-2 years. Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.

 

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
None.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to write routine correspondence. Must have the ability to convey financial information to non-financial users. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.

 

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate basic figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.

 

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Requires basic analytical and quantitative skills. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.

 

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex to other Accountants, Senior Accountants or department management.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans

Job Function


Not specified

 
 

Experience


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