Accounting Associate 2024 Rotational Program - Westmont, United States - JLL

Description

Join our upcoming Accounting Associate Cohort Class of 2024 for our Client Accounting Services in Westmont, IL. This is a hybrid role in our Westmont office.

About the Rotational Program

As an accounting associate, you'll be provided with various career paths within the Finance and Accounting teams. We encourage you to learn about the many growth options within the organization. Associates will rotate through four roles within accounting over - year period.

Each rotation will provide an opportunity to participate in the daily activities of a specific area while learning the interactions between functions, providing knowledge and experience to leverage from as you progress your career at JLL.

As part of the 2024 Accounting Cohort, you will be matched with a Peer Mentor who will serve as a source of knowledge, support, and training.

Your mentor, alongside your manager, will help you to develop the skills needed for success within your position. JLL is committed to investing in your future. One way we invest in you is by creating opportunities or networking amongst peers as well as leadership.

You will be invited to join Lunch & Learns and monthly full-staff meetings, where you'll be exposed to a greater network of JLL employees and organized business groups.

Job Summary

The Accounting Associate will be responsible for the execution and distribution of financial statements for a portfolio of properties.

This position has significant interaction with the operations staff, specifically property managers and members of the financial planning and analysis team.

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 4 to 6 property portfolio 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

Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly

Coordinate Accounts Payable process - review invoice coding and approvals, and ensure compliance with all appropriate controls are in place

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

Training:
Training will be available to your through our various outlets: in-person/hands-on-training, online/virtual QRG's and videos and group classes. You can learn about all the training options available during your onboarding period.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

1+ years of accounting experience

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft office suite proficiency

Strong attention to detail and proficient time management and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid Work:
Our hybrid work model offers flexibility to reduce your time spent commuting while allowing in-person collaboration and networking.

We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our rotational program.

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.