If in the Bay Area we this position would be a hybrid role.
About the Role
The Property Accountant provides property accounting support to our client's commercial real estate portfolio, including office and retail properties. This role works closely with the property managers and the operations team on a daily basis, serving as a key partner to ensure accurate financials, timely reporting, and seamless property-level coordination.
What You'll Do
Partner with property managers and the operations team daily on expense coding, budget tracking, and property-level financial activity
Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving PO-related discrepancies
Participate in regular property team meetings to stay aligned on upcoming expenditures, tenant issues, and capital project
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned commercial properties
Calculate and reconcile CAM, real estate tax, and insurance recovery billings; review annual tenant reconciliation statements
Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation
Prepare budget-to-actual and prior-year variance reports with narrative explanations for, finance review
Conduct mid-year reforecast and capital budget updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate
Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, CoStar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) and Google Workspace
Solid understanding of GAAP and commercial real estate accounting principles
Prior experience in a client-facing or third-party management environment preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple commercial properties/portfolios simultaneously
Professional communication skills for regular interaction with property managers, finance and operations teams
Ability to meet tight deadlines aligned with month-end/year-end close and client reporting cycles
Commitment to client service, characterized by proactive and solution-oriented responsiveness
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Property Accountant position is $85,000 annually with bonus eligibility and the maximum salary for the position is $90,000 annually with bonus eligibility. 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).
