Senior Real Estate Accounting Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Westmont, IL seeks a Senior Associate Accountant II to manage end-to-end financial reporting for complex, multi-property portfolios in commercial real estate. You will prepare statements, perform variance analyses, and guide junior staff with strong attention to accuracy.

You will lead client relationships, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and year-end reconciliations while collaborating with property management teams and other departments to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with focus on real estate accounting.
• Strong planning, organization, and client-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel and real estate software platforms like Yardi/MRI.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute comprehensive financial reporting processes for properties.
• Prepare timely monthly property financial statements for complex multi-property portfolios.
• Lead monthly calls with property management teams and clients to align activities.
• Oversee property-level cash management, bank reconciliations, and reimbursements.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct reviews of financial reports.
• Participate in audits and maintain knowledge of management and loan agreements.
• Collaborate during year-end reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Real estate accounting

Financial reporting

Client management

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Westmont, IL seeks a Senior Associate Accountant II to manage end-to-end financial reporting for complex, multi-property portfolios in commercial real estate. You will prepare statements, perform variance analyses, and guide junior staff with strong attention to accuracy.

You will lead client relationships, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits and year-end reconciliations while collaborating with property management teams and other departments to drive