Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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Location:

Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

As a CBRE Accountant, you will apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyze, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a portfolio of CBRE clients and properties.

• Complete accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages. Create and post journal entries. Ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Generate and review financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting. Prepare packages on a schedule to ensure timely delivery to the client and other management teams.
• Adhere to Client Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) to ensure internal and external reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Review and audit funding and payment requests for accuracy, documentation and authorization in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports, including Profit and Loss statements. Research and recognize potential issues and/or conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for assigned property portfolio, new property and client transitions, and client audit requests.
• Assist in training team members on portfolio specific transitions.
• Monitor scope of services delivered and provide results to manager regarding any changes in scope.
• Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact guidelines.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in accounting, finance or related field with 2-4 years of proven experience. An associate degree plus 2 years of college or related work experience, or high school diploma plus four years of related work experience required.
• Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
• Excellent written and social skills, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely and reliable service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including knowledge of accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP). Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conduct intermediate financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret sophisticated documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer software and hardware, e.g., Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to run multiple accounting software applications.
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and goals. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we…