Property Accountant

Senior Accountant

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We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for our Client Accounting Services team in Westmont, IL. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and supporting diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and can work independently while collaborating effectively. Key responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, assisting with closings, and guiding junior staff. 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.

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.

Qualifications

What's In It For You

Estimated total compensation for this position : 73,150.00 86,000.00 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 : On-site Westmont, IL

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 :

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.