Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accurate payment processing and posting of incoming payments. The role supports cash management activities including reconciliation and bank account reviews.

The candidate should have up to 3 years of related experience, with a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals and strong MS Office skills. This position emphasizes accuracy, process adherence, and timely deliverables in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; up to 3 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, experience plus education considered.
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Verify payment and invoice information is correct before distribution; receive, process, and post incoming payments.
• Generate and process commissions; verify fee structures; confirm monthly terms are correct and up to date.
• Create monthly reports on delinquent accounts, exceptions, contingent liabilities, and aging accounts receivables; process employee expense reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical reasoning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Accountant, you will be responsible for all aspects of the accounts receivable and payable process.

This job is part of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function. They are responsible for reviewing and paying invoices and cash management activities such as reconciliation and bank account reviews.

What You’ll Do:

• Verify payment and invoice information is correct before distribution. Receive, process, and post incoming payments.


• Generate and process commissions. Work with internal teams to verify fee structures. Confirm monthly that terms are correct and up to date.


• Create monthly reports on delinquent accounts, exceptions, contingent liabilities, and aging accounts receivables. Process employee expense reports.


• Collect and post all documentation to accounting and billing systems and verify the information is accurate.


• Work to recover debts owed including accounts that have already been written off.


• Manage positive business relationships with collection and credit reporting agencies and credit insurance providers.


• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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. Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.


• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.


• Experience with analyzing 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.