Senior Associate I

Summary

JLL is a real estate services company seeking a Senior Associate I to support property accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties. The role is responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, cash management, audits, budgeting, reconciliations, and serving as an accounting resource for property teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial statements, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for your assigned property portfolio within established client deadlines
• Coordinate the accounts payable process by reviewing invoice coding, verifying approvals, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and client requirements
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for on-site property teams, responding to procedural questions and resolving accounting issues efficiently
• Oversee cash management activities including loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting to maintain accurate financial records
• Manage internal and external audit processes by coordinating with various departments, gathering required documentation, and ensuring timely completion
• Support annual budget preparation by compiling key assumptions, reviewing capital budget information, and ensuring accurate data entry into accounting systems
• Execute year-end reconciliation processes, calculate adjustments, and ensure all billing occurs timely and correctly per lease requirements

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with real estate accounting experience
• Experience with real estate accounting software such as MRI or Yardi (or similar CMMS platforms)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze data, create financial models, and generate reports
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize workload to meet client deadlines
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, gaining trust and respect from internal and external stakeholders
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to establish a course of action, accomplish goals, and evaluate results
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity, including the ability to make decisions without complete information and handle risk and uncertainty effectively
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access for database management and reporting
• Track record of exceeding goals and driving results in deadline-driven environments
• Previous experience preparing financial statements for commercial real estate properties

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with real estate accounting experience
• Experience with real estate accounting software such as MRI or Yardi (or similar CMMS platforms)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze data, create financial models, and generate reports
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize workload to meet client deadlines
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, gaining trust and respect from internal and external stakeholders
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to establish a course of action, accomplish goals, and evaluate results
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity, including the ability to make decisions without complete information and handle risk and uncertainty effectively

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Access for database management and reporting
• Track record of exceeding goals and driving results in deadline-driven environments
• Previous experience preparing financial statements for commercial real estate properties

Benefits

• Receiving mentorship that strengthens and advances your career