Sr Real Estate Accountant

Description:

What You'll Do:

Review and/or process billing/invoicing and enters data into the accounting databases. Submit cash applications to the vouchers/invoices. Research and resolve accounts receivable issues.

Analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.

Close month-end accounting books. Reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss statement.

Prepare income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements or financial reports for field and management reference for mid-to-large size customers or markets including reconciliations & variance analysis.

Analyze accounting variances and prepare variance explanation reports.

Prepare and/or review projections of accounting data to show effects of proposed changes on income and financial condition.

Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivables for mid to large size clients/markets or accounts.

Examine finance statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.

Create month-end accounting entries and reconciles discrepancies; posts to GL and reviews variances to budget.

May be required to read and interpret contracts, legal documents, and other agreements. Ability to record complex business transactions in the general ledger.

May be asked to participate in system conversion or improvements, requiring user acceptance testing, providing feedback to IT programmers, and training other staff member on the new process / system.

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.

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

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years professional level accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact with management, employees, representatives of federal and state governments, and external auditors.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare clear, concise financial reports.
• Should have ability to convey complex financial issues to non-financial users.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate intermediate to advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions and conducts sophisticated financial analysis.
• Advanced understanding of accounting and bookkeeping concepts. Ability to assist with budget and forecast preparation.
• Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client happiness while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.