Senior Associate II, REMS

JLL • Westmont, IL

3d • $82,650 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JLL’s Client Accounting Services team is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant II to manage complex, multi-property portfolios in commercial real estate. 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 oversees end-to-end financial reporting, prepares property-level financial statements, and guides junior team members while maintaining accuracy and service excellence.

The Senior Associate independently manages financial reporting and cash management activities, leads monthly client and property management calls, participates in audits, and partners with property management teams on year-end reconciliations. The position is on-site in Westmont, Illinois, and does not provide visa sponsorship; 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, with a focus on real estate accounting and property financial management.
• Ability to adapt and remain effective across varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and client types.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to set courses of action, accomplish goals, evaluate results, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, prioritize workload, and manage time to meet client needs and competing priorities.
• Client-focused approach and a track record of meeting partner and client expectations, building effective relationships, and earning trust through consistent service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel.
• 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, and/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 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 the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage financial reporting, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual-to-budget variance analysis, and bank reconciliations, in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for complex multi-property portfolios, ensuring deliverables are review-ready and submitted on time.
• 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, and mentor junior team members and review their financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• 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.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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