Senior Property Accountant

CBRE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Property Accountant to own monthly management accounts across a diverse portfolio, delivering P&L analysis, balance sheets and variance commentary.

You will prepare journals, manage reconciliations, budgets and wash-ups, and act as the finance reporting SME while building strong stakeholder relationships. Join CBRE to advance your career within a global real estate leader, with opportunities for development and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/CA qualification (or currently studying toward it) preferred.
• Experience in Management Accounting.
• Exposure to Yardi is desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis, balance sheets, and variance commentaries.
• Prepare journal entries and manage outgoings reconciliations, budgets, and wash-ups across a portfolio of assets.
• Act as a subject matter expert for financial reporting matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support audits, system enhancements, and new asset transitions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CA qualification or studying

Tools

Yardi

Job description

CPA Recognised Employer Partner Program

Sydney | Land of the Gadigal People

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for real estate and client service? We’re seeking a Property Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and join a high performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, deliver high-quality management reporting, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

The Opportunity:

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, P&L analysis, and variance commentaries.
• Prepare journal entries and manage outgoings reconciliations, budgets, and wash-ups across a portfolio of assets.
• Act as a subject matter expert for financial reporting matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support audits, system enhancements, and new asset transitions.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/CA qualification (or currently studying towards it) preferred.
• Experience in Management Accounting
• Exposure to systems like Yardi (desirable, not essential)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders

So, what’s in it for you?

• Uncapped opportunities to develop your career within the property Industry
• Structured career development to support you and explore your learning potential and career goals
• Parental leave which is industry leading.
• A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
• Initiatives and annual programs to recognise employees who exemplify excellence nationally and pacific wide

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.