Senior Real Estate Accountant I (Client Accounting)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100%

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Westmont, IL is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant I to manage journal entries and monthly property statements for a multi-property portfolio. You will support client needs and coordinate with property teams and management.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 1–5 years of accounting experience, with preferred knowledge of Yardi and MRI. This hybrid position offers collaboration across teams and client-focused reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with real estate accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage financial reporting processes including journal entries, financial statement preparation, actual to budget variance review, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a complex multi-property portfolio.
• Complete and submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form and within the proper time frame for review.
• Participate in monthly calls with JLL Property Management and clients.
• Oversee property-level cash management processes including bank reconciliations and timely recording of cash receipts.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Multi-property reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Westmont, IL is seeking a Senior Associate Accountant I to manage journal entries and monthly property statements for a multi-property portfolio. You will support client needs and coordinate with property teams and management.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 1–5 years of accounting experience, with preferred knowledge of Yardi and MRI. This hybrid position offers collaboration across teams and client-focused reporting.