On Site Property Accountant Job ID 234998 Posted 03-Sep-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance, Property Management Location(s) New York - New York - United States of America **About The Role:** Under limited supervision, apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyze, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a moderately complex portfolio of CBRE clients and properties. Working onsite in midtown Manhattan, New York NY USA. **What You'll Do:** + Complete intermediate to advanced level 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 open issues and recognizes 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 provides general feedback to manager regarding any changes in scope. + Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact guidelines. **What You'll Need:** _To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential 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 the role._ + Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting, finance or related field required. A minimum of two years prior finance, accounting, or related experience required. Experience with real estate accounting software preferred. + Excellent written and verbal skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. + Requires intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including a knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP). Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts intermediate financial analysis. + Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills. + General knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products). Ability to navigate in multiple accounting software applications. + Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. **Why CBRE** 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 realize your full potential. **Our Values in Hiring** 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. **Disclaimers** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. **Equal Pay Disclaimer** **For New York State residents:** CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for theProperty Accountantis $140,000/year and the maximum salary is $160,000/year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401k, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has 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. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)