Senior Accounting Associate II

JLL • Westmont, IL

20h • $82,650 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant P3 for their Client Accounting Services team in Westmont, IL. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting diverse clients. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and can 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, ideal for experienced accountants looking to advance their career in client-focused financial management and reporting. JLL empowers its people to shape the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for clients. They are committed to hiring talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience is required
• Must have knowledge of CAM and FASB 13 specifically.
• 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

• CPA desirable.
• Access knowledge desirable.
• Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI or 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior