Staff Accountant

Company: JLL
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

About JLL -

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 98,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Responsibilities:

* Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, and ability to learn various types of real estate accounting software
* Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a 3 to 4 property portfolio by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and by external Client
* Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specifically required by owners
* Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review
* Responsible for cash management of assigned properties
* Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly
* Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties
* Assist property manager in responding to tenant and owner requests for financial information

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting
* 1 - 2 years accounting experience preferred but not required; real estate a plus
* Strong analytical skills, organizational skills
* Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Computer proficiency
* Strong attention to detail and proficient time management and the ability to excel in a fast paced environment.

Location(s):

* Westmont, Illinois
* Hybrid schedule - must be able to commute to the office 2 - 3 times a week

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Benefits:

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people, and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.

Benefits to eligible employees, include:

* 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
* Medical, Dental & Vision Care
* 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
* Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
* Flexible Work Arrangements may be available
* Executive Benefits

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

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For employees in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy here.

This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you're fully vaccinated upon your start date. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at AccomodationRequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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