JLL US | Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
• We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (P2) to join our JLL Real Estate Capital (JREC) Controllership team in Chicago, IL.
• This role ensures monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables are met at the required time, quality, and cost consistent with Global Controllership standards, and reports to the JREC Controllership Manager.
• Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
• Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
• Process revenue transactions timely, obtaining required documentation to support revenue recognition and reconciling the loan servicing platform with the general ledger.
• Manage daily cash receipts, clear accounts receivable, track escrow balances to support mortgage closings, and reconcile the loan servicing platform with the general ledger.
• Record month-end journal entries and provide support for monthly and quarterly financial statement analyses.
• Review commission calculations to ensure accuracy of calculations and accruals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations accurately and on time, escalating issues as necessary.
• Support preparation and issuance of financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings.
• Assist with SOX compliance and financial statement audits, including walking through key controls and answering auditor questions.
• Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Requirements

• Commercial real estate or banking experience.
• Advanced accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and prioritize effectively to meet client needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to build relationships with business partners.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and AI tools.

JLL US

JLL US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago, Westmont, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance