Accounting Manager - Chicago Illinois

Company: CBRE
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/19/2025

Accounting Manager

Job ID

201503

Posted

15-Jan-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

Are you ready to start an exciting career with CBRE?

About The Role:

As a CBRE Accounting Manager, you will manage a team of accountants. This team will provide client financial reporting to assigned portfolios and you will be responsible for making sure reports are accurate and compliant.

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.

What You'll Do:

• Review financial packages for accuracy before releasing to internal departments and external clients.
• Confirm completion of debt, real estate taxes, sales taxes, and owner distributions payments.
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and assist with external audits as needed.
• Suggest consulting opportunities based on knowledge of the department's pricing platform.
• Audit monthly pricing worksheets and enter allocations into PeopleSoft.
• Review accounts receivable reports to confirm reconciliations are compete and reviewed. Resolves open issues for the team.
• Partner with internal teams to make sure that a client's agreement is being followed and met.
• Verify management fees are correct according to the rules in the Management Agreement.
• Review budgets and annual year-end recovery calculations to ensure timely completion.
  
  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.
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
  • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
  • Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
  • Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult 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!
    
    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the accounting manager position is $$77,000 annually and the maximum salary for the accounting manager position is $143,000 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 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. More...

        

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