Staff Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 161,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Mentor

Growth runway

Flexible Washington, DC setup

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned finance professional to drive journal entry sign-off and partner with the Washington, DC controller on accruals, deferrals, and closing processes.

The role emphasizes robust management reporting and a senior-level portfolio in a high-demand market. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in financial close, AR expertise, and CFA-level skills, with a preference for local familiarity around Washington, DC and a track record of disciplined documentation

Qualifications

• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation.
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description.
• Enough Month-End Close to be dangerous, enough Accounts Receivable to be trusted.
• At least 8 years building expertise within the finance space.
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume.
• Proven aptitude for Management Reporting, ideally near Washington, DC.
• Practical CFA Certification skills sharpened in a freelance setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the lead sign-off on journal entries above the threshold.
• Sit beside the Washington controller on accruals, deferrals, and journal entries.
• Pair Attention Management forecasting with a client-focused review of the downside case.
• Shepherd the year-end people-first audit from PBC list to signed opinion.
• Resolve billing disputes and escalate aged receivables for collection.
• Build the lead analyst's first reconciliation checklist from scratch.
• File quarterly sales-and-use tax across every DC jurisdiction we touch.

Skills

Clarity of thought

Curiosity

Month-End Close

Accounts Receivable

Management Reporting

CFA Certification

Tools

CFA Certification

Job description

CBRE Group pays $161,000 - $240,000 because a Staff Accountant who catches the error before it ships is worth every cent. What CBRE Group is really offering: $161,000 - $240,000 for 9 years of Management Reporting, plus growth that does not stall at the door.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the lead sign-off on journal entries above the threshold
• Sit beside the Washington controller on accruals, deferrals, and journal entries
• Pair Attention Management forecasting with a client-focused review of the downside case
• Shepherd the year-end people-first audit from PBC list to signed opinion
• Resolve billing disputes and escal age aged receivables for collection
• Build the lead analyst's first reconciliation checklist from scratch
• File quarterly sales-and-use tax across every DC jurisdiction we touch

What You'll Bring

• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description
• Enough Month-End Close to be dangerous, enough Accounts Receivable to be trusted
• At least 8 years building expertise within the finance space
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
• Proven aptitude for Management Reporting, ideally near Washington, DC
• Practical CFA Certification skills sharpened in a freelance setting

As an empathy-led leader in finance, CBRE Group draws top talent to its Washington, DC headquarters. Mistakes get dissected for lessons at CBRE Group, never weaponized in your next review.

You get $161,000 - $240,000, a growth runway, a mentor, full benefits, and a flexible Washington, DC setup, no fine print, no catch.

This Washington, DC role just got a fresh timestamp, and applications are flowing in.