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Expense Specialist

CBRE • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $75k - $85k / year • 3w ago

Expense Specialist

Job ID

233236

Posted

03-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Fort Lauderdale - Florida - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Expense Specialist to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our financial processes. You will be a key point of contact, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and providing support to key stakeholders.

This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for the maintenance of accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

What You’ll Do:

Expense & AP Management: Review and approve expense reports and AP vouchers, ensuring policy compliance and accurate P&L coding.
Allowance & Reconciliation: Manage allowances and reconciliations, ensuring accurate tracking and processing.
Cost Allocation: Oversee labor allocations, ensuring accurate labor cost distribution.
Invoice & Billing: Process internal invoices and manage client billing, including accurate invoicing and reconciliation.
Deductions & Deal Expenses: Process employee deductions and deal-related expenses, ensuring accuracy and policy adherence.
Payment & Deadlines: Process check requests and ensure adherence to contractual deadlines.
Stakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues, provide guidance, and offer training.
Use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practice experience in applying them.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Impact the quality of own work.
Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

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 3+ 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.
Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience in the commercial real estate industry is a plus.

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 realize your full potential.

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.

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

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Expense Specialist position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Expense Specialist position is $85,000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).