JLL · 23 hours ago
Senior Accountant I
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expJLL is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for their Client Accounting Services team. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting diverse clients, while offering growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
CommercialReal Estate
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
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
Must be able to travel to our Westmont, IL, Alpharetta, GA, Dallas, TX or Pittsburgh, PA office 2 - 3 times a week
Preferred
Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred but not required; real estate a plus
Access knowledge desirable
Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI, Yardi
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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