Senior Accountant

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Accountant managing financial statements for client accounting services at JLL. Overseeing full-cycle accounting processes and guiding junior staff in Westmont, IL.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,650 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA desirable.
Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience is required
Must have knowledge of CAM and FASB 13 specifically.
Microsoft office product knowledge specifically Excel is required, Access knowledge desirable.
Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI or Yardi

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statement preparationbank reconciliationsjournal entriescash managementaccounts payablebudget preparationyear-end reconciliationinvoice codingcompliance controlsaudit coordination

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailresourcefulness

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA