Senior Development Accountant

About the Role

As a CBRE Senior Development Accountant, you will be responsible for the routine accounting for specific real estate development projects and/or business units. This includes, but is not limited to, monthly journal entries and g/l maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• G/L maintenance, monthly close, and financial reporting packages for assigned projects or business units.
• Review development agreements and determine fee recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Work with technical accounting group to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Review income statements and balance sheets at month-end for specific transactions on assigned projects; research, reconcile, and resolve issues for all balance sheet accounts on assigned projects and business units.
• Cash management; process wires for acquisitions/closings.
• Review/prepare construction draws and reconcile to the general ledger asset accounts.
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Review fixed asset ledgers to ensure items are properly capitalized.
• Prepare and/or review a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports for management and other internal customers.
• Respond to routine and non-routine inquiries from field offices, other departments and colleagues.
• Facilitate internal and external audits of projects/business units.
• Prepare federal tax templates for tax department.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• 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.

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.

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.

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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:

CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments:
Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations);
Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience);
Project Management (program management, project management, cost…