JLL US | Senior Property 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.
• As a Senior Property Accountant within our Property Management team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the financial health and accuracy of our diverse real estate portfolio.
• This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic financial oversight, ensuring our properties operate with complete fiscal transparency and efficiency.
• We embrace more innovative ways of working, and you'll have the opportunity to streamline processes, implement best practices, and leverage technology to enhance financial operations across your portfolio.
• Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
• You'll manage comprehensive accounting operations for assigned properties, from daily transaction processing to complex financial reporting and analysis.
• Working closely with property managers, clients, and internal stakeholders, you'll serve as a trusted financial advisor who transforms data into actionable insights.
• Manage full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and monthly close procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for property owners and stakeholders in accordance with GAAP and client-specific requirements.
• Oversee tenant billing processes, including CAM reconciliations, lease abstract reviews, and recovery calculations to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Analyze budget variances, identify trends, and provide detailed explanations and recommendations to property managers and clients to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate and manage annual operating budget preparation and periodic forecasting processes in collaboration with property management teams.
• Review and process vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with lease terms and management agreements.
• Conduct regular balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items to maintain clean, audit-ready financial records.
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for property managers, responding to inquiries and providing guidance on accounting policies and procedures.
• Support year-end audit processes by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and liaising with external auditors.
• Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in commercial real estate or property management accounting.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to real estate operations.
• Advanced proficiency in property management accounting software (Yardi, MRI, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, and lease administration from an accounting perspective.
• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple properties and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or other enterprise-level property management systems.
• Knowledge of real estate lease structures, including gross, modified gross, NNN, and percentage leases.
• Previous experience supporting property acquisitions, dispositions, or refinancing transactions.
• Familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise or similar cash flow modeling software.
• Experience working in a client service environment within corporate real estate or professional services.

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