CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2009 revenue). The Company has approximately 29,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis has been named a BusinessWeek 50 “best in class” company for three years in a row. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.
Responsibilities
Works with other Accountants in preparing income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports. Creates and analyzes financial reports and records for management review. Verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. If responsible for a portfolio of properties, may ensure cash receipts and payables are entered and processed; verify accuracy of rent role information and ensure tenant billings and lease changes are recorded in a timely manner; may assist Accountant position in preparation of management fee calculations. Makes sure that all invoices, debt collections, tax, and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner. Assists in special studies and development of improved methods and procedures. Prepares recurring journal entries, including accruals.
Audits and reconciles various liability accounts and/or reports such as commission pools, monthly revenue reports, and sales voucher reports.
Posts accounts payable and receivables.
Updates and maintains chart of accounts.
Creates and runs various types of queries such as invalid general ledger postings. Forwards to the appropriate person for resolution.
Creates and print accounts payable checks.
Handles simple telephone inquiries from internal employees.
Processes sales vouchers and enter them into the accounting databases. May apply cash to the vouchers and distribute commissions to sales professionals.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to co-workers.
Qualifications
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
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
None.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal group.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires general knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
EEO Statement
EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V
CB Richard Ellis - 2 years ago
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