GL Accountant Sr

Overview

As a CBRE GL Sr. Accountant, you will update and maintain records, reconcile general ledger accounts, participate in customer invoicing process, submit customer invoices through online portal and/or internal process, submit A/P invoices, process expense reports, manage time card approvals for Costa Rica, prepare journal entries, and process intercompany invoicing for revenue reimbursements.

• Claim and record wire receipts from customers.
• Review sub accounts on Balance Sheet and Income Statement for Costa Rica.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and revenue entry for Costa Rica.
• Coordinate and follow up with Project Managers and Account Managers on open timecards, approvals, and corrections.
• Participate in month‑end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and coding of accounts payable and expense reports for intercompany.
• Prepare expense reports for Per Diems and travel related expense reports and track fixed assets.
• Update the monthly cash flow and prepare accounting related documents for external accounting firm.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 2‑5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with office productivity applications and aptitude for learning new systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills – ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

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

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed 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.