Property Accounting Manager

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

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

You will review packages, confirm debt and tax payments, coordinate transitions and audits, and leverage PeopleSoft for allocations. The role requires leadership, real estate accounting experience, and strong MS Office skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, and performance management.
• Leadership to motivate team and improve quality and efficiency.
• Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced math skills and strong organizational abilities.

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 property/client transitions and external audits as needed.
• Suggest consulting opportunities based on pricing platform.
• Audit monthly pricing worksheets and enter allocations into PeopleSoft.
• Review accounts receivable reports to confirm reconciliations and resolve 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 to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Real estate accounting

Excel

MS Office

Quantitative skills

Communication

Staffing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a CBRE Accounting Manager, you will manage a team of accountants. This team will provide client financial reporting to assigned portfolios and you will be responsible for making sure reports are accurate and compliant.

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:

• 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the accounting manager position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the accounting manager position is $108,000 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.

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.

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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.