Accounting Associate

Job ID

204774

Posted

27-Feb-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Dallas - Texas - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Accounting Associate, you will update and maintain records, reconcile general ledger accounts, manage the customer invoicing process, manage project activations, manage time card approvals, and track employee PTO. This person will join like-minded professionals who are continually focused on sharpening their skills and advancing in their profession.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine clerical accounting duties within a fast-paced department while adhering to established standards.

• Serve as a resource for accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Cash applications.

• Accounts Receivable Aging tracking and follow up.

• Project activation and updates.

• Track employee PTO.

• Employee set up in Dynamics.

• Oversee monthly invoicing process.

• Invoice distribution.

• Prepare journal entries for prepaids, other current assets, customer deposits, hosting costs.

• Prepare monthly payroll entry and monthly bonus accrual entry.

• Record direct to intercompany customer payments.

• Claim and record wire receipts from customers.

• Review sub accounts on Balance Sheet and Income Statement.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage Aged Receivables.

• Coordinate and follow up with Project Managers and Account Managers on open timecards, approvals, and corrections.

• Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and coding of accounts payable and expense reports for intercompany.

• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.

• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.

• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You’ll Need:

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

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 (or equivalent) in finance or accounting

• 2-4 years of experience in clerical accounting and/or invoicing

• Experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills

• Ability to evaluate and communicates unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

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 (http://https//www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) 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.

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)