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Accounting Clerk
CBRE Group
Washington, DC, United States
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Our wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary, Trammell Crow Company, has been providing a full range of development and investment services to commercial real estate occupiers and investors for nearly 70 years. As a merchant builder, we create value through site identification, by procuring optimal entitlements, and directing the design, construction, and leasing of assets positioned to meet the needs of the market or user. Our expertise and the backing of CBRE have made us one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the U.S.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs clerical accounting procedures requiring familiarity with, and experience in, accounting office practices as well as knowledge of a variety of accounting classifications.
Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
Maintains vendor / customer accounts and performs the invoice / billing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
Processes transactions such as disbursements, expense vouchers, cash receipts, etc.
Enters data into financial system.
Prepares reports to validate transactions.
Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
Investigates questionable or irreconcilable differences and reports these issue to the appropriate individual.
May participate in various accounting projects as needed.
Supports senior staff in varied areas of financial analysis including one or all the following: standard monthly management reporting and variance analyses, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities for 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
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 2-4 year degree preferred
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Not Required
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to write routine correspondence. Must have the ability to convey financial information to non-financial users.
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Requires basic analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Financial software systems.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to Accounting Supervisor or department management.