Property Accountant

Property Accountant – JLL

Location:

Westmont, IL – Hybrid

As a Property Accountant at JLL, you will serve as the financial backbone for a dynamic portfolio of multifamily and retail properties, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that drives informed business decisions. Your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction and property performance.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial statements for a portfolio of 4 to 6 properties, meeting all deadlines.
• Execute the full financial close cycle, including journal entry preparation, financial statement compilation, and bank reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary financial resource and liaison for on-site property teams, addressing accounting questions and coordinating procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee the accounts payable process, reviewing invoice coding and approvals.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash management activities for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting.
• Support the annual budget preparation, compiling financial assumptions and reviewing capital budget information.
• Lead the annual year‑end reconciliation process, including tenant recoverable calculations and accurate billing.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• 2‑4 years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Client‑focused, with a track record of building effective professional relationships.

• Experience in multifamily and/or retail property accounting, and real estate industry knowledge.
• Familiarity with real estate accounting software (MRI or Yardi).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access for database management.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit processes in a property management environment.
• Adaptability across varying property types and client requirements, with strong risk‑management skills.

• Position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Estimated compensation range: $74,000 – $87,000 USD per year.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.