AR Accountant

CBRE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Accountant to manage accounts receivable and payable processes and related cash management activities. The role involves reviewing invoices, processing payments, and supporting reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.

You will work within the AR/AP function, handling standard procedures, and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting. This position is ideal for individuals with up to 3 years of accounting experience seeking growth within CBRE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

Responsibilities

• Verify payment and invoice information is correct before distribution; receive, process, and post payments.
• Generate and process commissions; verify fee structures with internal teams.
• Create monthly reports on delinquent accounts, aging AR, and contingent liabilities.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

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

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.

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).