JOB SUMMARY

To gain a broad overview of the multiple aspects of the Client Accounting Services group by observing and assisting accounting professionals, as well as performing a variety of accounting duties in support of various Client Accounting Services Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist in assembling, analyzing and reconciling general ledger, bank reconciliation and month end related entries.

• Research open accounting issues and discrepancies.

• Verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various source documents.

• Assist in month end procedures and preparation of financial reporting packages to forward to the field offices.

• Participate in informational overview, including observing and assisting within the various Client Accounting Services functional areas; such as AP, AR, lease admin, etc.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive, of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (BA/BS) program from an accredited four-year college or university, in Accounting or related discipline. Third-year student status preferred.

Certificates and/or Licenses

• None

Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of business documents.

• Ability to effectively respond verbally or in writing to basic inquiries. Requires a high level of commitment to customer service.

Financial Knowledge

• Requires intermediate knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to perform basic financial analysis and accounting calculations. Requires a basic understanding of internal controls as well as a basic understanding of financial reporting rules and regulations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in standard situations. Ability to identify and solve various types of problems. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Other Skills and/or abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences. Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures. General experience with MS Office software.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows specific standardized procedures to achieve set results and deadlines.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

*An additional requirement for this role is the ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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.

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.

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