Senior Real Estate Accountant
Company: CBRE
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Real Estate AccountantJob
ID102288Posted20-Jan-2023Service lineAdvisory SegmentRole
typeFull-timeAreas of InterestAccounting/Finance, Property
ManagementLocation(s)Louisville - Kentucky - United States of
America**JOB SUMMARY**Under minimal supervision, applies cash,
accrual and full GAAP accounting principles to prepare, analyze,
maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a
highly complex or strategic portfolio of CBRE clients and
properties.Working 100% onsite in Louisville, KY USA.**ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Completes and oversees 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
accounting issues and recognizes potential issues and/or conflicts
so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.Creates or
reviews complex property budgets and forecasting for assigned
property portfolios. Participates in new property and client
transitions, and client audit requests.Communicates requests for
additional services from clients and the field to senior management
and understands the scope of accounting services for the properties
in portfolio.May oversee the completion of projects including
independent preparation and review of CAM (Common Area Maintenance)
reconciliations, purchase/sale proration, lease abstract analysis,
property software setups, and opening/closing entry
generations.Coordinates work with other team members within single
point-of-contact (SPOC) guidelines.Performs other duties as
assigned.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**No formal supervisory
responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance
such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May
coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or
project.**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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa
sponsorship now or in the future.**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**Degree
from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in
accounting, finance or related field required. A minimum of four
years prior accounting, finance or related experience required.
Experience with real estate accounting software
preferred.**CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES**None**COMMUNICATION
SKILLS**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.**FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE**Requires
advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations
including an advanced 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 advanced financial
analysis.**REASONING ABILITY**Ability to comprehend, analyze, and
interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving
several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and
quantitative skills.**OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES**Advanced
knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office
Suite Products). Ability to work in multiple accounting software
applications.**SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY**Decisions made with
understanding of procedures, company policies, and business
practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for
setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may
cause short-term impact to department.**SAFETY**Responsible for
personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your
work. This includes but is not limited to:1. Complete all required
and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,2. Follow all
activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related
requirements at all times,3. Participate in all HSE-related
programs & activities as required, including incident
investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.4. Report
any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury
and / or stop work if required.CBRE is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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.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.CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US
Veterans)
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