Senior Associate Accountant I — Real Estate Accounting

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant I in Westmont, IL, on a hybrid schedule. You will manage complex accounting tasks, prepare property-level financial statements, and guide junior staff within our Client Accounting Services team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance with 1–5 years of experience, plus familiarity with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi and MRI. Strong Excel skills and audit experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in real estate accounting and Yardi/MRI.
• Experience with audits and year-end reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare property-level financial statements for a multi-property portfolio.
• Manage journal entries, month-end close, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with property teams and client stakeholders.
• Support audits and year-end reconciliation processes.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and ensure accuracy of reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant I in Westmont, IL, on a hybrid schedule. You will manage complex accounting tasks, prepare property-level financial statements, and guide junior staff within our Client Accounting Services team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance with 1–5 years of experience, plus familiarity with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi and MRI. Strong Excel skills and audit experience are preferred.