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Sr Benefits & Payroll Accounting Manager

Job ID

159221

Posted

25-Mar-2024

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Austin - Texas - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America

CBRE is looking for a Sr Accounting Manager to join team!

About the role:

You will be supporting accounting, planning and analysis activities associated with payroll and benefit programs for over 40,000 employees based in the US. Serve as the finance partner for the People (HR) Benefits and Payroll organization and support segment-regional-local controllership teams. The ideal candidate must understand payroll-benefit plan operations, have a collaborative approach, , be solution-oriented, investigate root cause of variances, and be able to communicate effectively across finance and non-finance.

What you’ll do:

• Support the accounting and operations of US benefit programs and Payroll transactions.

• Be responsible for compensation/benefit areas for the monthly close (includes coordinating with Segment Accounting Teams, Business Finance, People Teams, and the Shared Services Organization).

• Accountable for complying and continually improving robust accounting and reporting processes.

• Contribute to key accounting projects and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.

• Act as primary/secondary contact with internal and external auditors on accounting matters.

• Responsible for key internal financial reports produced by the team.

• Maintain compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance. Requires at least eight years’ experience including a combination of 2-3 years each in public accounting, benefits/payroll accounting and corporate accounting environment.

• CPA (or equivalent) is required.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Broad experience with large financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, etc. is desired.

• Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology.

• Experience with Alteryx and Power BI will be a plus.

• External and internal audit/SOX compliance.

• Overall understanding and experience in application of GAAP.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to research and simplify complex situations to easily digestible components.

• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization to collect information and drive resolution.

• Diligent with a proactive approach and the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Consistent record to communicate optimally, both orally and in writing, and interact effectively with top management, employees, representatives of federal and state governments, and external auditors. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare clear, concise financial reports. Must have ability to convey sophisticated financial issues to nonfinancial users.

• Accounting Standards (FASB), theories, & practices.

• Ability to analyze the most sophisticated business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

• Advanced understanding of accounting and bookkeeping concepts.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

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 company’s 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 recruitingaccomodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)