Sr II Accounting Associate

Job description

JLL provides real estate services that improve the productivity of our clients’ business and organizations. Our Corporate Solutions Client Finance Group is the preferred provider of globally consistent, integrated real estate financial solutions. With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences in a team-oriented environment.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Accountant for our team based in our new Westmont location. This position works under the supervision of a JLL Finance Manager and is highly interactive with our clients and JLL account teams.

What this job involves:  

Reporting

·  Produce accurate and timely financial statements including performing period end close activities.
·  Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary to drive profitable growth and mitigate risks.
·  Facilitate the preparation of budgets and forecasts by partnering with JLL facility managers and account leadership.
·  Prepare management fee calculations in compliance with contract terms.
·  Actively participate in client and JLL internal meetings to review financial results and performance metrics.

Coordination

·  Coordinate purchase order and invoice processing activities with JLL facilities management.
·  Coordinate expense reviews with cross functional business partners.
·  Contribute on a variety of client projects and ad hoc analysis.

Reconciliation

·  Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
·  Manage the bank account and reconcile bank statements on a timely basis. Follow-up on all outstanding items monthly.
·  Prepare client funding requests. Reconcile funding vs. actual expenditures.

Payables & Receivables

·  Prepare and track accrual entries.
·  Prepare and properly document journal entries.
·  Track Accounts Receivable and ensure the objectives are met - oversee maintenance and research on past due AR.

Compliance

·  Ensure compliance with both JLL’s Internal Audit and JLL Client Accounting Services SOCR internal review standards.

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

·  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA a plus
·  5+ years of accounting experience, some real estate experience preferred
·  Advanced accounting and analytical skills
·  Strong working knowledge of Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real estate accounting software or JD Edwards E1 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’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We 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 ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

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