Senior Real Estate Client Accountant

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

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate II, Client Accounting to manage monthly financial statements and close processes for a portfolio of properties.

You will prepare budgets, variance analyses, cash management, and ensure timely, accurate reporting, while maintaining mortgage and management agreement knowledge and partnering with property managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience (real estate a plus).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, audits, and knowledge of real estate accounting software.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a portfolio of properties by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and by external Client.
• Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specifically required by owners.
• Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review.
• Responsible for cash management of assigned properties.
• Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties.
• Assist property manager in responding to tenant and owner requests for financial information

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Excel proficiency

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate II, Client Accounting to manage monthly financial statements and close processes for a portfolio of properties.

You will prepare budgets, variance analyses, cash management, and ensure timely, accurate reporting, while maintaining mortgage and management agreement knowledge and partnering with property managers.