Staff Accountant

JLL; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Staff Accountant in Toronto to support the finance and accounting team. This role involves performing essential accounting tasks such as reconciliations and preparing financial statements, whilst collaborating with various stakeholders. A flexible working environment is available, with remote options and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

Supportive, caring, and diverse work environment

Investment in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Real estate industry experience is an asset.
• CPA, CGA, CMA would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial packages.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and allocations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. 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.

JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Staff Accountant to provide reliable, timely, efficient support to our finance and accounting team in Toronto or Montreal. You will work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and the be relied upon to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Accountants provide a wide variety of support services to the brokerage team and requires being detail oriented with strong organizational skills and a team player attitude. There is flexibility to work from home most of the week and requires being in office one day per week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and account reconciliations to financial statement preparation
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial package in order to finalize reporting within the proper time frame for review
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals and allocations
• Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed
• Assist with various functions within the finance department as assigned by Finance Manager (i.e. tax support, audit support, expense analysis, etc.)
• Special projects and any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance – CPA, CGA, CMA would be an asset
• 2+ years of experience in a similar capacity
• Real estate industry experience is an asset
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with PeopleSoft would be an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Positive, professional attitude and works well in a team environment
• Able to work well independently with an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgement, and work with minimal supervision

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

JLL est à la recherche d'un(e) professionnel(le) dynamique pour rejoindre notre équipe finances et comptabilité à Toronto ou Montréal. Dans ce rôle stratégique, vous apporterez un soutien fiable, réactif et efficace à notre département financier tout en collaborant avec diverses parties prenantes à tous les niveaux organisationnels. Votre talent pour planifier, prioriser et organiser une charge de travail variée dans un environnement évolutif sera essentiel. Notre comptable idéal(e) possède une excellente minutie, des compétences supérieures en organisation et un véritable esprit d'équipe pour fournir un large spectre de services à notre équipe de courtage. Nous proposons une formule de travail flexible avec télétravail possible la majeure partie de la semaine et une présence au bureau requise seulement une journée hebdomadaire.

CE QUE VOUS FEREZ:

• Effectuer les activités de clôture de fin de mois et de fin d’exercice, des rapprochements du bilan et des comptes jusqu’à la préparation des états financiers
• Aider à la préparation du dossier financier mensuel afin de finaliser les rapports dans les délais requis pour examen
• Préparer les écritures de journal, les charges à payer et les répartitions mensuelles
• Aider à établir les budgets et les prévisions au besoin
• Aider à diverses fonctions au sein du service des finances selon les directives du gestionnaire des finances (p. ex., soutien fiscal, soutien à l’audit, analyse des dépenses, etc.)
• Projets spéciaux et toutes autres fonctions et responsabilités raisonnables assignées

CE QUE VOUS APPORTEZ:

• Baccalauréat en comptabilité ou en finances–CPA, CGA, CMA serait un atout
• Plus de deux ans d’expérience dans un poste similaire
• L’expérience dans le secteur immobilier constitue un atout
• Connaissance pratique approfondie d’Excel
• Une expérience avec PeopleSoft constituerait un atout
• Solides compétences en organisation et en gestion du temps
• Soucieux du détail avec de solides compétences analytiques
• Bonnes compétences en communication verbale et écrite
• Excellentes habiletés interpersonnelles et compétences en service à la clientèle
• Attitude positive et professionnelle et capacité à bien travailler en équipe
• Capable de bien travailler de façon autonome tout en ayant la capacité de collaborer efficacement avec les autres
• Proactif et fait preuve d’initiative
• Capable de préserver la confidentialité, de faire preuve de jugement et de travailler avec un minimum de supervision

QU’EST-CE QUE CELA VOUS APPORTE:

• Joignez-vous à un chef de file de l’industrie et façonnez l’avenir de l’immobilier commercial
• Investissement important dans la technologie de pointe pour propulser votre travail
• Régime d’avantages sociaux exhaustif et concurrentiel
• Un milieu de travail bienveillant, inclusif et diversifié conçu pour votre épanouissement et votre bien-être

*Interactions orales et/ou écrites avec des locataires ou partenaires externes basés à l’extérieur du Québec (par exemple, fournisseurs de services, cabinets d’avocats, pairs, banquiers, firmes de courtage, firmes d’analyse de crédit, agences de crédits, clientèle non-francophone, etc.)

Location:

On-site –Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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