Senior Accountant – JLL
What this job involves: JLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in commercial real estate. We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (P2) to join our JLL Real Estate Capital (JREC) Controllership team in Chicago, IL. JREC, a key component of our Capital Markets Services segment, manages mortgage banking activities with federal agencies and lending institutions. This role ensures monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables are met at the required time, quality, and cost consistent with Global Controllership standards, and reports to the JREC Controllership Manager.
What your day-to-day will look like:
•Process revenue transactions timely, obtaining required documentation to support revenue recognition and reconciling the loan servicing platform with the general ledger.
•Manage daily cash receipts, clear accounts receivable, track escrow balances to support mortgage closings, and reconcile the loan servicing platform with the general ledger.
•Record month-end journal entries and provide support for monthly and quarterly financial statement analyses.
•Review commission calculations to ensure accuracy of calculations and accruals.
•Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations accurately and on time, escalating issues as necessary.
•Support preparation and issuance of financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings.
•Assist with SOX compliance and financial statement audits, including walking through key controls and answering auditor questions.
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
•3-5 years of accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•CPA certification.
•Commercial real estate or banking experience.
•Experience with PeopleSoft and AI tools.
•Advanced accounting and analytical skills.
•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and prioritize effectively to meet client needs.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively to build relationships with business partners.
Location: Onsite – Chicago, IL
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position: 80,000.00 – 90,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
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
•Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
