Senior Real Estate Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to apply advanced accounting fundamentals for complex financial statements and reports within General Accounting. You will contribute to daily accounting processes and maintain accuracy across the general ledger, taxes, and financial data.

The role involves month-end close, variance analysis, accounts receivable tracking, and potential system enhancements. CPA designation is preferred; real estate accounting experience is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Real estate and/or property accounting experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with property management accounting systems such as Yardi and MRI is an asset.
• Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.
• Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.
• Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Post to GL and reviews variances to budget and review data to forecast changes to the business.
• Track accounts receivable and confirm all payments are properly recorded.
• Assist with accounting system conversions or enhancements and educate peers on changes.
• Evaluate billing and invoicing data in the accounting databases and submit cash applications.

Skills

Accounting

Real estate accounting

CPA designation

Education

CPA designation (education)

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Accounting Sr. Analyst, you will apply advanced accounting fundamentals to create, review and organize complex financial statements and reports.

This job is part of the General Accounting job function. They are responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance of accounting processes and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.
• Follow standards and rules when keeping accounts. Ensure the general ledger, taxes, and other financial information data are correct and up to date.
• Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Post to GL and reviews variances to budget and review data to forecast changes to the business.
• Review variance explanation reports for accuracy.
• Track accounts receivable and confirm all payments are properly recorded. Check all accounts to make sure they have the correct balances.
• Assist with accounting system conversions or enhancements and educate peers on changes.
• Evaluate billing and invoicing data in the accounting databases and submit cash applications. Research and resolve accounts receivable issues.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• CPA designation (or working towards a CPA designation) preferred.
• Real estate and/or property accounting experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with property management accounting systems such as Yardi and/or MRI is considered an asset.