Senior Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Accountant to apply advanced accounting fundamentals to create, review, and organize complex financial statements and reports.

The role is part of General Accounting and supports day-to-day accounting processes and procedures. The position is remote, full-time, and offers a compensation range of $65,500 to $70,000 per year plus bonus eligibility. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for financial calculations.

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.
• Review variance explanations and forecast changes to the business.
• Track accounts receivable and ensure payments are properly recorded; resolve issues.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Accountant, 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.

Note:

• This is a remote full-time opportunity.
• The compensation for this position ranges between $65,500 - $70,000 annually.
• This position is bonus eligible!

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.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training, and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

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