We are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join our account team.
Our Sr. Accounting Associate performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems; assist in preparing assigned budgets, annual audits, and year-end closings. You will also provide assistance to assigned clients.
Job Description
What this job involves:
Responsible for the timely and accurate recognition of revenue in compliance with contract terms and Sarbanes Oxley.
Assist with audit write ups for quarterly audits and monthly contracts that meet scope.
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in maintaining an accurate pipeline (work in process) by obtaining transaction details and accurately updating or inputting specific information.
Provide monthly (or as needed) revenue reporting by individual or group for local leadership including Individual vs. target, group vs. target, and deficit reporting with analysis
Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelines
Ensure the accounts receivable objectives and metrics are met - oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due.
Assist in producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis on information which could include supporting revenue schedules, labor reports, and expense review.
Assist in the creation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts for the client group
Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA is a plus
4-5 years of accounting experience, some real estate experience preferred
Supervisory experience a plus
Advanced accounting and analytical skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real estate accounting software (JDE, PeopleSoft, MRI, Skyline, and/or Timberline) JD Edwards E1 knowledge a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners
Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs
Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Understanding of and commitment to client services
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.