CBRE Looking for Accountant (Junior) at Toronto, ON Full Time

Accountant (Junior)

Job ID

96255

Posted

28-Nov-2022

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Consulting

Location(s)

Toronto – Ontario – Canada

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for a variety of basic accounting activities relating to the AP, AR, invoicing and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts Receivable: Processing receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Prepare bank deposit and fund transfers.
• AR Subledger to Ledger Reconciliations for all Business units: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. Reviews transactions from subsystem to ensure data accurately passed through the various sub ledgers.
• Accounts Payable: Manage and review A/P vouchers and supporting documentation with data entry including completion of vendor set up applications.
• Billing: Compiles manual Excel Invoices and work closely with the other accountants to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• General Ledger: Prepares and loads journal entries.
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepares Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Month end: Assists with various monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Other:
• Provides support to others on an as-needed basis.
• Analyzes accounting variances and prepares monthly variance analysis reports.
• Prepare working papers for internal and external audit.
• Periodically runs queries and reports
• Setup projects in accounting system
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
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
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training including 2+ years professional level accounting experience, preferably 2+ years experience in general accounting and/or entry level accountant positions.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
None.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with management, employees, and auditors. Must have the ability to convey financial issues to non-financial users. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis. Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires highly analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to follow instructions.
OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (excellent Excel skills). Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own schedule to meet tight deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex items to department management.