Associate, Accounting

JLL - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

Real Estate

About the position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations to financial statement preparation
• Prepare monthly financial package and submit timely to the Finance & Accounting Manager, for review and approval in order to finalize reporting within the proper time frame for review
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements 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
• Ensure that bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly
• Perform reconciliation and true-up of funding vs. actual expenditures
• Prepare and properly document journal entries
• Prepare and track accruals and accrual entries
• Responsible for cash management of assigned properties
• Organize and maintain data collection, reporting and communication
• Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for reporting
• Ensure compliance with both JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services SAS 70 internal review standards
• Complete and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Up to 1-3 years relevant experience
• Moderate to Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated financial competency at a detailed level
• Ability to collaborate across many levels of an organization
• Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to make effective decisions and solve problems
• Strong organization, analytical, and coordination skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Excellent level of customer service skill
• Flexible and adaptable to tasks assigned
• Excellent interpersonal skills / interpersonal sensitivity

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays