Senior Accounting Associate II

JLL•Westmont, IL

4d•$82,650 - $97,000•Remote

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Senior Accounting Associate II to support real estate accounting for a portfolio of four to six properties. The role prepares property financial statements and reporting, supports client and internal accounting requirements, coordinates audits, and oversees aspects of cash management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, budgeting, and year-end lease reconciliations. The position is remote and listed in Westmont, Illinois. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 3–5 years of real estate accounting experience.
Knowledge of CAM and FASB 13.
Microsoft Office knowledge, specifically Excel.
Ability to adapt effectively to varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Ability to plan and organize work, establish a course of action to accomplish goals, and evaluate results.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and manage time and workload to meet client needs.
Client-focused approach and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients.
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, change, risk, and uncertainty.
Results-oriented approach and ability to meet or exceed goals.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Experience with real estate software such as MRI or Yardi.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements for a portfolio of four to six properties, meeting client deadlines.
Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports, including journal entries, financial statements, and bank reconciliations in accordance with controls and client reporting requirements.
Understand internal accounting requirements and help ensure that client-established requirements are met.
Support site property teams by coordinating procedures and responding to accounting and client questions.
Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate requirements with other departments.
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting.
Coordinate accounts payable, including reviewing invoice coding and approvals and ensuring compliance with applicable controls.
Assist with annual budget preparation by compiling assumptions and capital budget information, reviewing it for reasonableness, and ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
Assist with preparing, calculating, and reviewing annual year-end reconciliations, ensuring adjustments are billed accurately and on time in accordance with lease requirements.