Senior Associate Accountant II

JLL; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant II to lead complex, multi-property portfolios in commercial real estate. You will manage end-to-end financial reporting, prepare property-level statements, and guide junior team members while delivering accurate, timely results.

This role blends technical accounting with client relationship management, serving as the primary liaison between property management teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with real estate accounting focus.
• Ability to manage complex client relationships and multi-property portfolios.
• Strong planning, organization, and deadline-driven work style.
• Proficiency with Yardi/MRI and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end financial reporting and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly property-level financial statements for multi-property portfolios.
• Lead calls with property management teams and clients to address concerns.
• Oversee property-level cash management, including reconciliations and payments.
• Mentor junior team members and review their financial reports.
• Coordinate with internal/external audits and year-end reconciliation.
• Support year-end reconciliation with property management teams.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Job description

What this job involves:
Join JLL's Client Accounting Services team as a Senior Associate Accountant II, where you'll serve as a strategic financial leader managing complex, multi-property portfolios in the commercial real estate sector. This role combines technical accounting expertise with client relationship management, positioning you as the primary point of contact between JLL property management teams and our valued clients. You'll independently oversee end-to-end financial reporting processes, prepare property-level financial statements, and guide junior team members while ensuring service excellence and accuracy. This position directly contributes to JLL's business objectives by maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting the operational success of diverse real estate portfolios. If you're an experienced accountant ready to take ownership of complex client relationships while advancing your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of independence, leadership, and professional development.

What this job involves:
Join JLL's Client Accounting Services team as a Senior Associate Accountant II, where you'll serve as a strategic financial leader managing complex, multi-property portfolios in the commercial real estate sector. This role combines technical accounting expertise with client relationship management, positioning you as the primary point of contact between JLL property management teams and our valued clients. You'll independently oversee end-to-end financial reporting processes, prepare property-level financial statements, and guide junior team members while ensuring service excellence and accuracy. This position directly contributes to JLL's business objectives by maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting the operational success of diverse real estate portfolios. If you're an experienced accountant ready to take ownership of complex client relationships while advancing your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of independence, leadership, and professional development.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Independently manage and execute comprehensive financial reporting processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual-to-budget variance analysis, and bank reconciliations, all in strict accordance with client-specific requirements and deadlines
• Prepare timely, accurate monthly property financial statements for complex multi-property portfolios, ensuring all deliverables are review-ready and submitted within established client deadlines
• Lead monthly calls with JLL Property Management teams and clients, taking full ownership of client relationships by proactively addressing concerns, resolving issues, and aligning property accounting activities with broader client business objectives
• Oversee critical property-level cash management processes, including bank reconciliations, payment processing, cash receipt recording, JLL reimbursements, and fraud prevention protocols to ensure financial integrity
• Support and mentor junior team members by providing training, guidance, and conducting comprehensive reviews of their financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and professional development
• Participate actively in internal and external audits, coordinating with various departments to fulfill requirements and maintain working knowledge of management agreements and loan agreements for assigned properties
• Partner closely with property management teams during year-end reconciliation processes, including preparation, calculation, and thorough review to ensure accuracy and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with specific focus on real estate accounting and property financial management
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to maintain effectiveness across varying environments, tasks, responsibilities, and diverse client types
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to establish courses of action, accomplish goals, evaluate results, and meet deadlines consistently
• Exceptional multitasking abilities with demonstrated success working under pressure, effectively prioritizing workload, and managing time to meet demanding client needs and competing priorities
• Client-focused mindset with proven track record of meeting partner and client expectations, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, and earning trust and respect through consistent service excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills, and experience with real estate-specific software platforms such as Yardi and/or MRI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with training, developing, guiding, and/or supervising junior team members in an accounting or financial services environment
• Familiarity with multiple real estate property types (commercial, residential, retail, industrial) and their unique accounting considerations
• Experience supporting or participating in audit processes with both internal and external audit teams
• Knowledge of GAAP principles as applied to real estate accounting and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement in financial data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

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.