Senior Associate II, REMS

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Join JLL's Client Accounting Services team as a Senior Accountant P3, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional financial management services to our diverse client portfolio. This position combines the technical expertise of complex property accounting with the strategic impact of client relationship management. You'll manage full-cycle accounting for mixed-use properties, prepare comprehensive financial statements, and serve as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external clients.

This role offers the perfect blend of analytical rigor and collaborative leadership, providing an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing directly to JLL's reputation for excellence in commercial real estate financial services.
What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements for a 4-6 property portfolio, ensuring all client deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met

• Execute comprehensive month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation within established controls

• Serve as the primary accounting resource for property management teams, coordinating procedures, resolving complex accounting questions, and maintaining strong client relationships

• Oversee and coordinate internal and external audit processes, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance and timely completion of all audit requirements

• Manage accounts payable workflows by reviewing invoice coding and approvals while ensuring strict adherence to established financial controls and client specifications

• Support annual budget preparation by compiling key assumptions, reviewing capital budgets for accuracy, and ensuring timely system entry of all budgetary data

• Lead year-end reconciliation processes, including preparation and review of adjustments, ensuring accurate billing per lease requirements and client agreements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with minimum 4-6 years of mixed-use property accounting experience (residential, retail, office)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Common Area Maintenance (CAM) accounting principles and FASB 13 lease accounting standards

• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with real estate software systems (MRI or Yardi preferred)
• Proven ability to multitask effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict client deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong client service orientation with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal teams and external clients
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills with ability to establish clear action plans, prioritize competing demands, and evaluate results against objectives

• Experience managing financial audits and coordinating cross-departmental compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward certification

• Microsoft Access database knowledge and advanced financial modeling capabilities

• Experience with additional real estate management software platforms beyond MRI or Yardi

• Background in year-end reconciliation processes and lease compliance billing procedures

• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring junior accounting staff…