Senior Associate I, REMS

JLL•Westmont, IL

1d•$73,500 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers individuals to shape a brighter future in real estate by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology. The company is committed to hiring talented people, enabling them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a sense of belonging. JLL is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for its Client Accounting Services team in Westmont, IL. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting diverse clients. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively. Key responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, assisting with closings, and guiding junior staff. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment, suitable for experienced accountants looking to advance their career in client-focused financial management and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
Adaptability – maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people.
Planning and Organizing – Ability to establish a course of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results.
Ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs.
Client Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal client, establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients, and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity – can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, bottom line oriented, pushes self and others for results.
Microsoft office product knowledge specifically Excel is required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred but not required.
Real estate accounting experience a plus.
Access knowledge desirable.
Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI, Yardi.

Responsibilities

Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio by the deadlines established by the client.
Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports – prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting requirements.
Gain a complete understanding of the internal accounting requirements as well as work to ensure requirements are met as established by the client.
Function as a resource to site property teams as required coordinating procedures, responding to accounting questions, and responding to client questions.
Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate with various departments on requirements.
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing and external reporting.
Coordinate Accounts Payable process – review invoice coding and approvals, and ensure compliance with all appropriate controls that are in place.
Assist with annual budget preparation – compile key assumptions and capital budget information, review for reasonableness and ensure timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
Annual year-end reconciliation process – Assist in the preparation, calculation and review of the year-end reconciliation process. Ensure all adjustments are billed timely and correctly per lease requirements.