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Senior Accountant

CBRE

New York, NYJob$105–120K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–120K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Accountant applies advanced accounting fundamentals to prepare, review, and organize complex financial statements and reports. The role maintains accounting processes and procedures, handles month-end close and reconciliations, and supports accounts receivable and accounting-system changes. It requires a bachelor's degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AccountingProblem SolvingAnalytical JudgmentMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Math

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Relevant ExperienceDegree or Equivalent Experience and Education

Full job description

About The Role:

As a CBRE Senior Accountant, you will apply advanced accounting fundamentals to create, review and organize complex financial statements and reports.

This job is part of the General Accounting job function. They are responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance of accounting processes and procedures.

What You'll Do:

  • Prepare financial documents including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, budgets, and payroll.

  • Follow standards and rules when keeping accounts. Ensure the general ledger, taxes, and other financial information data are correct and up to date.

  • Close month-end accounting entries and reconcile balance sheets and profit and loss statements.

  • Post to GL and reviews variances to budget and review data to forecast changes to the business.

  • Review variance explanation reports for accuracy.

  • Track accounts receivable and confirm all payments are properly recorded. Check all accounts to make sure they have the correct balances.

  • Assist with accounting system conversions or enhancements and educate peers on changes.

  • Evaluate billing and invoicing data in the accounting databases and submit cash applications. Research and resolve accounts receivable issues.

  • Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.

  • Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

  • Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

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 of 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Accountant position is $105,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Accountant position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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

How this job compares

Set against the 3,444 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–120K/yr
  • New York median$75–95K/yr122 salary ranges
  • US median$76–100K/yr1,018 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 32% above the New York median midpoint ($85K) — in the top quarter of Accountant salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 229 open Accountant jobs in New York and 3,444 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,268 postings).
Education
1,851 of the 3,444 open Accountant jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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