Senior Accountant

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Accountant (P2) to join the JREC Controllership team and deliver timely financial deliverables in line with Global Controllership standards.

You will help with revenue recognition, reconciliations, month-end closes, and SEC filings while supporting SOX compliance and audit inquiries. A CPA and real estate or banking experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and AI tools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

AI tools

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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.

Senior Accountant – JLL

What this job involves:

JLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in commercial real estate. We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (P2) to join our JLL Real Estate Capital (JREC) Controllership team in Chicago, IL. JREC, a key component of our Capital Markets Services segment, manages mortgage banking activities with federal agencies and lending institutions. 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.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Commercial real estate or banking experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and AI tools.
• 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.

Location: Onsite – Chicago, IL

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 80,000.00 – 90,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. 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.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.