JLL · 1 day ago
Property Accountant
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJLL is a leader in commercial real estate finance, and they are seeking a Property Accountant to manage financial operations for their premium portfolio. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing accounts receivable and payable, and serving as a liaison with client finance teams, all while contributing to JLL's mission of shaping the future of real estate.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including journal entries, financial statements, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis with quarterly presentations to stakeholders
Manage comprehensive accounts receivable operations, from monitoring cash receipts and tenant billing to overseeing complex tenant escalations and annual reconciliation processes
Coordinate accounts payable workflows, review invoice coding and approvals, and manage funding requests across the portfolio while ensuring timely vendor payments
Serve as the primary financial liaison with Client Finance teams, supervising daily operations with JLL Client Accounting Services (CAS) and managing system integrations between Yardi and SAP platforms
Execute all administrative responsibilities for the Greenwich asset, including weekly invoice submissions, monthly utility payments, and tenant statement creation
Assist with annual budget preparation by compiling key assumptions, maintaining lease-level budgets, and providing ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic planning decisions
Participate in client meetings and internal coordination sessions while maintaining regular portfolio update communications and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of hands-on commercial real estate accounting experience, preferably in property management or asset management roles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills and experience creating complex financial models and reports
Working knowledge of commercial real estate accounting software, preferably Yardi property management systems and SAP enterprise software
Demonstrated experience with tenant billing processes, lease administration, and commercial real estate reconciliation procedures including CAM, OPEX, and tax escalations
Strong understanding of GAAP principles and commercial real estate accounting standards with proven ability to manage multiple properties simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams
Preferred
Professional accounting certification (CPA) or progress toward certification preferred
Previous experience working in client-facing roles within commercial real estate services or property management companies
Familiarity with lease analysis and critical date tracking systems, with understanding of complex commercial lease structures
Experience with budget preparation and variance analysis in multi-tenant commercial properties
Knowledge of commercial real estate tax assessment and billing processes
Basic understanding of facility management operations and vendor coordination
Experience with financial audit processes and regulatory compliance in commercial real estate environments
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$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
Global Chief Executive Officer
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