Senior Associate – Client Accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for assigned client properties, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and client-specific requirements.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice coding, payment processing, tenant billing, and collections follow-up to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, tenant accounts, prepaid expenses, and accruals, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate and support annual budget preparation and quarterly forecast processes, working closely with property managers to develop accurate financial projections and variance analyses.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for property management teams and client stakeholders, responding to inquiries, explaining financial results, and providing analytical support for decision-making.
• Maintain organized documentation and filing systems in accordance with client requirements and JLL policies, ensuring audit readiness and proper support for all financial transactions.
• Monitor compliance with lease agreements, service contracts, and client accounting policies, identifying issues proactively and collaborating with operations teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in property management, real estate, professional services environment, or shopping center experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems (Yardi, MRI, or similar property management platforms strongly preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sorting/subtotals and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple properties or accounts simultaneously while meeting strict monthly close deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to investigate variances, identify trends, and present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client service orientation and ability to build productive working relationships across teams.