About The Role

At this exciting internship, you will gain a broad overview of the Client Accounting Services department! This includes assisting accounting professionals, as well as performing a variety of accounting duties.

This summer internship program will run 5/28/24 - Friday, 8/16/24 (12 weeks). Compensation will be $20 per hour during a 40-hour work week. After successful completion of the program, the possibility of a full time position after graduation as an Associate accountant will be presented. This is not a remote opportunity.

What You'll Do

• We will ask you to assist with assembling, analyzing and balancing general ledgers, bank reconciliations, 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 enlightening overviews, including observing and assisting within the various functional areas; such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, lease administration, etc.

What You Will 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.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (BA/BS) program from an accredited four-year college or university, in Accounting or related field. Third-year student status preferred.
• Requires intermediate knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to perform basic financial analysis and accounting calculations. Requires a basic understanding of internal controls and financial reporting rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in standard situations. Ability to identify and tackle various types of problems. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills. Desire to thrive in a fast paced work environment.
• Poses comprehensive analytical skills, and interpret business documents.
• Ability to effectively respond verbally or in writing to basic inquiries. Requires a high level of commitment to customer service.
• Be able to thrive, grow, and develop in an encouraging group environment
• Uses a proactive approach to unusual occurrences. Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail, and being open to exciting insights and procedures. General experience with MS Office software.
• 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 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us 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.

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