PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT-REAL ESTATE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Works independently with general supervision; follows through, completes and accepts ownership of all projects and tasks.Assists in training newer employees on policies and procedures and accounting software.Demonstrates a strong knowledge of company policies and procedures.Adapts to new procedures quickly and applies learned skills to different situations.Ensures cash receipts and payables are entered and processed in a timely manner.Verifies accuracy of rent roll information and ensures all tenant billings and lease changes are entered in a timely manner.Prepares all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and completion of back up schedules with emphasis on experience with intermediate level accounting and reporting requirements.Ensures that the financial package is completed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner for Real Estate Managers and Clients.Monitors and maintains cash balances as required by Client(s).Works to resolve and respond to issues and requests from Real Estate Managers and Clients.Prepares, analyzes and understands variances in financial statements and documents explanation for significant items.  Emphasis on Revenue/Receivable cycle transactions.Prepares management fee calculations and ensures related invoices are paid.Prepares Corporate A/R and CBRE Tech Services A/R reconciliations and follows up on open issues.Monitors scope of services delivered and provides feedback to manager regarding any changes in scope.Ensures all debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner and internal databases are maintained.Completes all bank reconciliations and ensures all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.Adheres to Client and internal accounting policies and procedures, may participate in best practices group.May participate in Client audit requests.Plays an active role in analyzing, preparing or verifying budget information.Ability to complete basic annual year-end operating expense calculations.Assists in the transition of properties.Intermediate knowledge of multiple accounting software systems.Recognizes potential issues and/or conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.Other duties may be assigned.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None 

 

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 and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.  One to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.  In lieu of a BA/BS degree, must have three or more years related experience.