Accountant

CBRE; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate service firm in Canada seeks an experienced Accountant to ensure accurate accounting activities, prepare comprehensive financial reports, and manage company budgets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate. Strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent Excel skills, and experience with Yardi are required to succeed in this role. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative culture await the right candidate.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of property or commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and financial statements.
• Review accounting entries and classifications for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain audit-ready workpapers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Automated accounting systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Accountant, you will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.

This job is part of the Controlling job function. They are responsible for the Management of the organization's financial controls and the preparation of financial reports for management and shareholders.

What You'll Do:

• Answer questions regarding various accounting issues and reports.


• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and various other accounting statements or financial reports.


• Review the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.


• Evaluate various accounting variances, reports, and records. Make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.


• Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivables for small to medium‑sized clients, markets, or accounts.


• Create month‑end accounting entries. Reconcile discrepancies and posts to the general ledger.


• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Check transactions from the subsystem to ensure data is accurately sent.


• Examine financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and fundamentals.


• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.


• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.


• Impact the quality of own work.


• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.


• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.


• Liaise with property managers, leasing, operations, and central accounting to resolve inquiries and improve processes.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and property‑level variance analysis.


• Prepare and maintain audit‑ready workpapers and documentation; support internal and external audits.


• Participate in system implementations and process‑improvement initiatives.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• University’s Bachelor’s Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.


• 1-3 years of property or commercial real estate accounting experience (preferred).


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real‑estate accounting treatments (preferred).


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation).


• Experience with automated accounting systems and property accounting modules.


• Hands‑on experience with Yardi (GL maintenance, tenant billing, reporting).


• Familiarity with Yardi P2P or similar vendor invoice workflows.


• Exposure to other ERPs or financial systems.


• Excellent communication skills; ability to present financials to non‑finance stakeholders.


• Customer‑service orientation toward internal stakeholders and property operations.


• Ability to manage multiple properties and meet deadlines under competing priorities.


• Collaborative team player with a continuous‑improvement mindset.


• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.


• Experience with analysing information and standard practices to make judgments.


• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.


• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.


• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

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 have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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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 (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the accountant position is $60,000 annually and the maximum salary for the lead accountant position is $72,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at Via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.).