Associate Accountant
MSCCN - Boston, MA
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About the Role: As a CBRE Accounting Associate, you will be responsible forroutine accounting activities. This includes the maintenance of the generalledger, managerial reports, and financial statements and ensuring thatfinancial data is accurate and organized. This job is part of the General Accounting job function.They are responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance ofaccounting processes and procedures. What Youu2019ll Do: + Maintain, record, and reconcile daily cash receipts and verify that accounting records are correct and categorized. + Complete billing uploads and receivable research. + Record and organize incoming cash transactions, making sure it aligns with financial records. + Help with billing, investigating and resolving payment issues, and creating reports for income and balance sheet statements. + Populate financial schedules, reports, and records for supervisor or manager review. + Apply or submit cash applications to the vouchers and invoices. Work with the Accounts Receivable and Payable departments to research and resolve issues. + Enter information into various databases on a timely basis. This includes updating client information, changing billing rules, and processing new business. + Update cash receipt information in the sub-ledger and assist in month-end procedures. + Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques. + Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related. + Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team. What Youu2019ll Need: + High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Knowledge of intermediate accounting fundamentals. + A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required. + Ability to evaluate and communicates unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Advanced organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. + Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups. Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader incommercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our sharedvalues u2014 respect, integrity, service and excellence u2014 and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants. Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture whereeveryone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, andwe welcome all applications. Disclaimers Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Include any other disclaimers that are applicable for therole that are not automatically populated in Talent Source. Delete this sectionif not applicable. Examples of relevant disclaimers include U.S. state paytransparency requirements, sponsorship eligibility, COVID-19 requirements, etc. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate'sunique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidatesdisclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. These updates reflect our commitment to clarity,inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings. I askyou to encourage your teams to begin incorporating the updated statements intoall new job adverts immediately - this will help us maintain alignment with ourbrand tone and hiring values. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500company headquartered in Dallas, is the worldu2019s largest commercial real estateservices and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clientsin 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, projectmanagement, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management,development). Please visit our website at CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidateu2019s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the associate accountant position is $60,000 annually and the maximum salary for the associate accountant position is $68,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidateu2019s skills, qualifications, and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companyu2019s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Created: 2026-02-05