Property Accountant

JLL•Westmont, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Property Accountant at JLL, you'll serve as the financial backbone for a dynamic portfolio of multifamily and retail properties, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that drives informed business decisions. This role places you at the intersection of property operations and strategic financial management, where your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction and property performance. You'll partner closely with property management teams and clients to deliver comprehensive financial oversight while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your real estate accounting expertise within a global leader in commercial real estate services, working with sophisticated properties and building lasting client relationships that contribute directly to JLL's reputation for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 2-4 years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling capabilities.
Proven ability to work successfully under pressure while maintaining accuracy, with exceptional time management and organizational skills to meet competing client demands.
Demonstrated client focus with a track record of building and maintaining effective professional relationships, gaining trust through consistent delivery and responsive communication.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multifamily and/or retail property accounting, with real estate industry knowledge considered a strong plus.
Familiarity with real estate-specific accounting software platforms such as MRI or Yardi.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Access for database management and reporting purposes.
Experience coordinating or supporting internal and external audit processes within a real estate or property management environment.
Demonstrated adaptability in working across varying property types, client requirements, and organizational structures.
Proven ability to effectively handle ambiguity, make sound decisions without complete information, and manage risk and uncertainty in a dynamic environment.
Track record of exceeding goals and driving results, with a bottom-line orientation and ability to motivate teams toward successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial statements for a portfolio of 4 to 6 properties, ensuring all deadlines are met according to client specifications and internal quality standards.
Execute the full financial close cycle including journal entry preparation, financial statement compilation, and bank reconciliations while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls and client reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary financial resource and liaison for on-site property teams, proactively addressing accounting questions, coordinating procedures, and responding to client inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
Coordinate and oversee the accounts payable process by reviewing invoice coding and approvals, ensuring all expenditures comply with established controls and client requirements.
Manage bank reconciliations, cash management activities for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting to maintain accurate cash positions across the portfolio.
Support the annual budget preparation process by compiling key financial assumptions, reviewing capital budget information for accuracy and reasonableness, and ensuring timely system entry.
Lead the annual year-end reconciliation process, including preparation and review of tenant recoverable calculations, ensuring all adjustments are billed accurately and timely in accordance with lease requirements.