Senior Associate II, REMS

JLL • Westmont, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JLL’s Client Accounting Services team is seeking a Senior Associate II, REMS to manage complex, multi-property commercial real estate portfolios. The role combines technical accounting expertise with client relationship management and serves as a primary point of contact between JLL property management teams and clients. The position independently oversees financial reporting, prepares property-level statements, and guides junior team members while maintaining accuracy and service quality.

The role is based on-site in Westmont, Illinois. It supports JLL’s business objectives through financial integrity, strong client partnerships, and operational support for real estate portfolios. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, specifically in real estate accounting and property financial management.
• Ability to adapt and remain effective across different environments, tasks, responsibilities, and client types.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including setting courses of action, accomplishing goals, evaluating results, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, prioritize workload, and manage time to meet client needs and competing priorities.
• Client-focused approach with a record of meeting expectations, maintaining effective relationships, and earning trust and respect through service excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with real estate-specific software such as Yardi and/or MRI.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience training, developing, guiding, or supervising junior team members in accounting or financial services.
• Familiarity with multiple real estate property types, such as commercial, residential, retail, and industrial, and their accounting considerations.
• Experience supporting or participating in internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles as applied to real estate accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and process improvement opportunities in financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage financial reporting processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual-to-budget variance analysis, and bank reconciliations, in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare accurate monthly property financial statements for complex multi-property portfolios and submit deliverables within client deadlines.
• Lead monthly calls with JLL Property Management teams and clients; manage client relationships, address concerns, resolve issues, and align accounting activities with client objectives.
• Oversee property-level cash management, including bank reconciliations, payment processing, cash receipt recording, JLL reimbursements, and fraud prevention protocols.
• Train, guide, mentor, and review the work of junior team members to support accuracy, completeness, and professional development.
• Participate in internal and external audits and coordinate with departments to fulfill audit requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of management agreements and loan agreements for assigned properties.
• Partner with property management teams on year-end reconciliations, including preparation, calculation, and review.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan.
• Supportive, caring, and diverse work environment designed for growth and well-being.
• Benefits supporting mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Investment in cutting-edge technology to support work.

What This Job Offers

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