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Senior Accountant I

JLL
Home Office - Pennsylvania - Other, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2025
💰 $96,300/yr($85,600/yr$96,300/yr)

About the role

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Job Description:
 

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is an exciting, remote opportunity for anyone interested in a career in accounting to join an organization that will provide opportunities for growth. This position combines client accounting and corporate accounting responsibilities, with a primary focus on client payroll billing and supporting monthly financial close processes.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll billing for clients

  • Support monthly close activities and ensure timely completion

  • Ability to handle large data sets with accuracy and attention to detail

  • Perform journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Assist with cash posting for our client receivables

  • Accurately process Accounts Payable on an ad hoc basis

  • Partner with Finance Team and lead to support team as a trusted team player

  • Assists the Accounting Team and Manager with a variety of responsible accounting projects

  • Ensure timely and accurate compliance with contract terms

  • Ad hoc reporting and analysis for the client
     

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred

  • Minimum of 2-5 years of accounting experience

  • Experience working in high volume, constantly changing, and deadline driven environment

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic

  • Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and manage workload to meet deadlines

  • Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments

  • Understanding of and commitment to client services
     

Preferred Skills:

  • Previous experience in a remote work environment

  • Easily adaptable to systems - Prior PeopleSoft and Oracle JE Edwards E1 experience is a plus
     

What you can expect from us:

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today! jll.com/careers.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

85,600.00 – 96,300.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

Remote –Harrisburg, PA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!


Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 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

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