Sr Accountant/FP&A

Job description

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have nearly 300 corporate offices across 80 countries, with a team of more than 93,000 individuals and believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

With us, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions—join us at JLL.

Senior I Accounting Associate –Minnetonka, MN

Our Sr. Accounting Associate performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports.  You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems; assist in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closings. You will also and provide assistance to assigned clients.

What this job involves:

·  Responsible for the timely and accurate recognition of revenue in compliance with contract terms and Sarbanes Oxley.
·  Assist with audit write ups for quarterly audits and monthly contracts that meet scope.
·  Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
·  Assist in maintaining an accurate pipeline (work in process) by obtaining transaction details and accurately updating or inputting specific information.
·  Provide monthly (or as needed) revenue reporting by individual or group for local leadership including Individual vs. target, group vs. target, and deficit reporting with analysis
·  Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelines
·  Ensure the accounts receivable objectives and metrics are met - oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due.
·  Assist in producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis on information which could include supporting revenue schedules, labor reports, and expense review.
·  Assist in the creation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts for the client group

Sound like you? Before you apply it’s worth knowing what we are looking for:

·  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
·  2-5 years of accounting experience, some real estate experience preferred
·  Supervisory experience a plus
·  Advanced accounting and analytical skills
·  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real estate accounting software a plus (JDE, MRI, Skyline, and/or Timberline) JD Edwards E1 knowledge a plus.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
·  Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners
·  Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs
·  Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
·  Understanding of and commitment to client services
·  A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

What you can expect from us

We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

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