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JLL · 3 days ago

Senior Property Accountant-2

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $97K/yr

3+ years exp

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, and they are seeking a Senior Property Accountant. The role involves managing the accounting for multiple company-owned properties and ensuring accurate financial reporting to the parent company.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

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

Real Estate AccountingCPACAM knowledgeFASB 13 knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMRI softwareYardi softwarePlanningOrganizingDealing with AmbiguityDrive for ResultsAdaptabilityClient Focus

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA desirable

Minimum of 3 – 5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience is required, must have knowledge of CAM and FASB 13 specifically

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, Access knowledge desirable

Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI, Yardi