Accounting Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Westmont • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,410 - $117,700 per year
About the role
- Oversee and perform quality reviews of annual billing reconciliations, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts for your assigned property portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client accounting requirements, translating client expectations to property teams and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures.
- Provide expert guidance and support to property-level teams, responding to complex accounting questions and coordinating procedures that ensure consistent, high-quality financial management.
- Lead and develop a team of 2-4 accounting professionals through coaching, training, and performance management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cash management activities between property owners and property teams, ensuring proper controls and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Interpret and apply retail lease provisions to accounting processes, ensuring revenue recognition and billing align with lease terms and GAAP requirements.
- Collaborate with the Finance Director on special projects and initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve processes, or support strategic business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited institution.
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience in public and/or private accounting, with real estate accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience demonstrating the ability to manage, develop, and motivate staff.
- Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to real estate accounting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial managementbudgetingforecastingcash managementGAAPfinancial analysisrevenue recognitionbillinglease provisions
Soft Skills
team leadershipcoachingtrainingperformance managementcommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting