Accounting Manager

CBRE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team of accountants responsible for client financial reporting across assigned portfolios. You will ensure reports are accurate and compliant and support day-to-day accounting processes.

The role emphasizes staff development, process improvement, and collaboration with internal teams. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are preferred, with strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to motivate team and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced math skills and ability to calculate complex figures.

Responsibilities

• Review financial packages for accuracy before release to internal departments and external clients.
• Confirm completion of debt, real estate taxes, sales taxes, and owner distributions payments.
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and audits as needed.
• Suggest consulting opportunities based on the department's pricing platform.
• Audit monthly pricing worksheets and enter allocations into PeopleSoft.
• Review accounts receivable reports to confirm reconciliations and resolve open issues.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure client agreements are followed and met.
• Verify management fees are correct according to the Management Agreement.
• Review budgets and year-end recovery calculations for timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Analytical thinking

Advanced math

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Accounting Manager, you will manage a team ofaccountants. This team will provide client financial reporting to assignedportfolios and you will be responsible for making sure reports are accurate andcompliant.

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

What You’ll Do

• Review financial packages for accuracy before releasing to internal departments and external clients.
• Confirm completion of debt, real estate taxes, sales taxes, and owner distributions payments.
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and assist with external audits as needed.
• Suggest consulting opportunities based on knowledge of the department's pricing platform.
• Audit monthly pricing worksheets and enter allocations into PeopleSoft.
• Review accounts receivable reports to confirm reconciliations are compete and reviewed. Resolves open issues for the team.
• Partner with internal teams to make sure that a client's agreement is being followed and met.
• Verify management fees are correct according to the rules in the Management Agreement.
• Review budgets and annual year-end recovery calculations to ensure timely completion.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced 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 incommercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

Our Values in Hiring

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

Disclaimers

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estateservices and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clientsin 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, projectmanagement, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management,development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

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 individuals 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 [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).