Sr Associate - Client Accounting; Remote - O'ahu

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.

We have a great opportunity to join our growing Property Management team in Hawaii. This position can be remote (eventually could turn into hybrid or in‑office) but the person must live on O'ahu.

• 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.

• CPA preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in commercial real estate accounting, including familiarity with CAM reconciliations, percentage rent calculations, and lease accounting concepts.
• Experience with large‑scale property management organizations.
• Knowledge of lease administration principles and ability to interpret lease documents for accounting purposes.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms for enhanced data visualization and reporting.
• Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors to provide documentation and respond to audit requests.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and ability to identify opportunities for automation or enhanced efficiency in accounting workflows.

Location: On-site – Honolulu, HI, Kapolei, HI. The position may be remote or hybrid; the candidate must live on O'ahu.

Compensation: 90,000.00 –  USD per year (estimated).

Visa sponsorship: This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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