Senior Real Estate Accountant

Company: CBRE
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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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