Senior Accounting Associate I

JLL is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate Accountant I for our Client Accounting Services team in Westmont, IL. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing property-level financial statements, guiding more junior staff, and supporting diverse clients. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of accounting and analytical skills and can work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team. 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.

• →Independently manage financial reporting processes including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual to budget variance review, and bank reconciliations in accordance with client requirements.
• →Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a complex multi-property portfolio for presentation to and by the deadlines established by JLL clients.
• →Complete and submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form and within the proper time frame for review.
• →Participate in monthly calls with JLL Property Management and clients.
• →Serve as accounting resource for property teams, providing guidance on procedures and responding to questions from clients.
• →Oversee property-level cash management processes including bank reconciliations, critical payment processing, reimbursements to JLL, timely recording of cash receipts, and fraud prevention protocols.
• →Support your manager by assisting with the training and guidance of more junior team members.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-5 years of accounting experience.

• Experience with real estate accounting and specific software including Yardi and MRI.
• Working knowledge of management agreements and loan agreements for assigned properties.
• Experience supporting global business operations and serving as main point of contact between global partners and clients.
• Participation in internal and external audits and coordination with various departments on requirements.

• Experience with year-end reconciliation processes in partnership with property management.
• 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 all business partners and clients, establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients, and gains their trust and respect.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge, specifically Excel.

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!

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