Senior Accounting Associate

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $82,650 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Real Estate Accounting, including preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. Proficient in managing client relationships and coordinating financial reporting processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real Estate Accounting ExperienceCPA CertificationFinancial Statement PreparationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyKnowledge of CAM and FASB 13

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationBank ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationCash ManagementAccounts Payable CoordinationBudget PreparationYear-End ReconciliationAudit CoordinationClient Reporting RequirementsInvoice Coding

Soft Skills

MultitaskingTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementResults-OrientedAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MRI SoftwareYardi SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeAccess

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Real Estate AccountingCAMFASB 13Financial ReportingInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio
Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports
Prepare journal entries, financial statements, and bank reconciliations within controls and client reporting requirements
Understand and meet internal accounting requirements established by the client
Support site property teams by coordinating procedures and responding to accounting and client questions
Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate departmental requirements
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting
Coordinate Accounts Payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and control compliance
Assist with annual budget preparation, including assumptions and capital budget information
Assist with annual year-end reconciliation, including preparation, calculation, review, and timely billing of adjustments per lease requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
CPA desirable
Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience is required
Knowledge of CAM and FASB 13
Ability to establish a course of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results
Ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, prioritize, and manage time and workload to meet client needs
Dedicated to meeting external and internal client expectations and maintaining effective client relationships
Ability to cope with change, shift gears, make decisions amid uncertainty, and handle risk
Results-oriented and able to exceed goals
Microsoft Office product knowledge, specifically Excel, is required
Access knowledge desirable
Experience with Real Estate-specific software, specifically MRI and Yardi
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities