Real Estate Accountant

14452 Title: Real Estate Accountant Job Family: Accounting & Finance Background Package: CBRE STANDARD PACKAGE -NO DRUG TEST- Bill Rate: $60 - 70/HR  Hours: 8-5 M-F Location: 225 Liberty Street, New York What You'll Do:• Analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.• Close month-end accounting books. Reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss statement.• Prepare income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements or financial reports for field and management reference for mid-to-large size customers or markets including reconciliations & variance analysis.• Analyze accounting variances and prepare variance explanation reports.• Examine financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.• Create month-end accounting entries and reconcile discrepancies; posts to GL and reviews variances to budget.• Other duties may be assigned. What You'll Need: To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial 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 essential functions.• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.• Understanding 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. Interview Process: 1 virtual and/or onsite Summary: As a GL Accountant, you will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Responsible for the medium-to-complex accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports.