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About The Role:
As a CBRE Accounting Associate, you will be responsible for routine accounting activities. This includes the maintenance of the general ledger, managerial reports, and financial statements and ensuring that financial data is accurate and organized.
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.
Working onsite in Boston, MA USA.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain, record, and reconcile daily cash receipts and verify that accounting records are correct and categorized.
- Complete billing uploads and receivable research.
- Record and organize incoming cash transactions, making sure it aligns with financial records.
- Help with billing, investigating and resolving payment issues, and creating reports for income and balance sheet statements.
- Populate financial schedules, reports, and records for supervisor or manager review.
- Apply or submit cash applications to the vouchers and invoices. Work with the Accounts Receivable and Payable departments to research and resolve issues.
- Enter information into various databases on a timely basis. This includes updating client information, changing billing rules, and processing new business.
- Update cash receipt information in the sub-ledger and assist in month-end procedures.
- Gather and analyze data to identify and tackle 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.
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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 must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Knowledge of intermediate accounting fundamentals.
- A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
- 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 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!
Massachusetts Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $45,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $65,000 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.
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 recruitingaccomodations@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.