About the Role: Ready to elevate your accounting career? As a CBRE Senior AP/AR Accountant, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, tackling the intricate and complex challenges of both accounts receivable and payable processes. This isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about mastering the financial rhythm of a global leader in commercial real estate.
In this pivotal role within our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function, you'll orchestrate the seamless review and payment of invoices, becoming a key player in our cash management activities. This includes critical tasks like meticulous reconciliation and thorough bank account reviews, ensuring precision and integrity across all financial dealings. At CBRE, you'll find a dynamic environment where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged, offering exciting work, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of continuous learning.
What You’ll Do :
Verify payment and invoice information is correct before distribution. Receive, process, and post incoming payments conduct reconciliations.
Resolve complex billing questions and concerns.
Generate, process, and validate commissions. Work with internal teams to confirm fee structures. Verify monthly that terms are correct and up to date.
Create advanced monthly reports on delinquent accounts, exceptions, contingent liabilities, and aging accounts receivable. Escalate issues to management.
Partner with the legal team to generate documents.
Review and verify all documentation to accounting and billing systems is accurate. Process and review employee expense reports.
Audit processes and standard operating procedures to keep records accurate.
Work to recover complex debts owed including accounts that have already been written off.
Manage positive business relationships with collection and credit reporting agencies and credit insurance providers.
Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
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. May convince to reach an agreement.
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.
Management of client billing for the Real Estate, Projects and Planning (REPP) line of business, including engagement with both operational teams and client stakeholders as required.
Responsibility for all month end close procedures and reporting associated with REPP. This will include journal and accrual preparation, full P&L oversight and the provision of monthly analysis.
Oversight of the working capital associated with REPP, including the tracking and reporting of client & interco billing, aged debt, DSO metrics and vendor payables.
Assistance with reforecasting and budgeting processes for REPP.
Supporting the REPP Finance Director on an ongoing basis as required. What You’ll Need :
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.
Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include 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. 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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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 Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
The posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range being offered for the Senior Accountant position is between $110,000 annually and $120,000 annually. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial 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 individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)
