Associate Accountant

　　Job ID

　　151502

　　Posted

　　19-Jan-2024

　　Service line

　　Corporate Segment

　　Role type

　　Full-time

　　Areas of Interest

　　Accounting/Finance

　　Location(s)

　　Bloomington - Minnesota - United States of America

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Responsible for the routine, day to day accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Maintains, records and reconciles daily cash receipts. Completes billing uploads and receivable research. Routine accounting functions - creates and reconciles accounting entries while resolving discrepancies.

　　Works with other Accountants to prepare source data for income and balance sheet statements.

　　Populates financial schedules, reports and records for supervisor review.

　　Verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.

　　Updates information in various databases, iTrack and PeopleSoft, to add clients, modify billing rules, set up vendors and customers in MTA (My Transactions) commission system, etc. on a timely basis.

　　Updates cash receipt information in the sub ledger accurately and timely.

　　Processes billing/invoicing and enters data into the accounting databases. May either apply or submit cash applications to the vouchers/invoices. Researches and resolves accounts receivable issues.

　　May assist in month-end procedures.

　　Other duties may be assigned.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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 essential functions.

　　EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

　　With Associate Degree, 3+ years experience in general accounting, A/P, or A/R clerical and/or entry level Associate positions. With Bachelor's Degree, 0-2 years. Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.

　　CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

　　None.

　　COMMUNICATION SKILLS

　　Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to write routine correspondence. Must have the ability to convey financial information to non-financial users. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.

　　FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

　　Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate basic figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.

　　REASONING ABILITY

　　Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Requires basic analytical and quantitative skills. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.

　　OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

　　SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

　　Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex to other Accountants, Senior Accountants or department management.

　　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 [email protected] 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.

　　CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)