Senior Accounting Associate I

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Senior Accountant – JLL

What this job involves:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for our Client Accounting Services team in Westmont, IL. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting diverse clients. You will take ownership of full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements. 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. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and can work independently while collaborating effectively.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio by the deadlines established by the client
• Prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries, financial statement preparation, and bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting requirements
• Function as a resource to site property teams, coordinating procedures, responding to accounting questions, and addressing client inquiries
• Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate with various departments on requirements
• Manage 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
• Assist with annual budget preparation by compiling key assumptions and capital budget information, reviewing for reasonableness, and ensuring timely entry into the accounting system

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Adaptability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments, tasks, and responsibilities
• Strong planning and organizing skills with the 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 with dedication to meeting expectations and requirements of external and internal clients
• Drive for results with a bottom-line orientation and the ability to exceed goals successfully
• Microsoft Office product knowledge, specifically Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of accounting experience; real estate experience a plus
• Ability to effectively cope with change, shift gears comfortably, and handle risk and uncertainty
• Microsoft Access knowledge
• Experience with real estate specific software, specifically MRI or Yardi

Location: Westmont, IL (Onsite)

What's in it for you:

Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate. Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work. Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. A supportive, caring, and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

73,150.00 – 86,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.