Senior Accountant: GL End Close Expert

About The Role:

As a CBRE senior accountant, you will apply advanced accounting fundamentals to create, review and organize complex financial statements and reports.

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:

• Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.
• Follow standards and rules when keeping accounts. Ensure the general ledger, taxes, and other financial information data are correct and up to date.
• Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Post to GL and reviews variances to budget and review data to forecast changes to the business.
• Review variance explanation reports for accuracy.
• Track accounts receivable and confirm all payments are properly recorded. Check all accounts to make sure they have the correct balances.
• Assist with accounting system conversions or enhancements and educate peers on changes.
• Evaluate billing and invoicing data in the accounting databases and submit cash applications. Research and resolve accounts receivable issues.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.