Real Estate Accounting Coordinator

CBRE - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Real Estate

About the position

As a CBRE Accounting Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Accounts Receivable and Payable department by performing essential data entry tasks. This position is part of the General Accounting job function, which is responsible for the development and maintenance of accounting processes and procedures on a day-to-day basis. Your contributions will help ensure the smooth operation of financial transactions and reporting within the organization. In this role, you will be tasked with entering various transactions, including billing, collecting payments, and sending statements. You will also track and verify lockbox receipts, terminations, and security deposits, ensuring that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Posting cash receipts and reviewing the applications of open and prepaid credits will be part of your responsibilities, as well as assisting with data management by recording payments and tracking deposits and credits. Additionally, you will enter invoice information into the system and prepare vendor refund checks. At the end of each month, you will help with paperwork, which includes copying, organizing, and binding reports, as well as creating and maintaining financial files for the reporting team. Establishing basic work routines and standards in the application of your work will be crucial, as will keeping track of files to ensure they are accurate and complete. You will follow guidance from your supervisor or manager to complete tasks effectively and use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems, although your discretion in decision-making will be limited.

Responsibilities

• Enter transactions including billing, collecting payments, and sending statements.
• Track and verify lockbox receipts, terminations, and security deposits.
• Post cash receipts and review the applications of open and prepaid credits.
• Assist with data management including recording payments and tracking deposits and credits.
• Enter invoice information into the system and prepare vendor refund checks.
• Help with paperwork at the end of the month, such as copying, organizing, and binding reports and creating and maintaining financial files for the reporting team.
• Establish basic work routines and standards in the application of work and keep track of files, ensuring they are accurate and complete tasks by following guidance given by the supervisor or manager.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Knowledge of simple accounting fundamentals.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive attitude.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k
• Career growth opportunities
• Longevity perks