Sr Associate II, Accounting

JLL - Des Moines, IA

Position Summary:

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate services and investment management. Our more than 40,000 people in more than 1,000 locations in 70 countries serve the local, regional and global real estate needs of those clients, growing our company in the process.

We are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join our Corporate Solutions team in Des Moines, Iowa.  This position has the potential to be a virtual position. Our Corporate Solutions group creates transformative outsourcing partnerships that help our clients improve the cost, efficiency, and performance of their real estate portfolio.
 
Our Senior Accountant will support the Finance Director and Finance Manager in all areas of the accounting and financial functions for the client account.   
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as single-point-of-contact between the on-account Finance team and JLL’s Lease Administration team on all lease accounting matters.
• Prepare and maintain straight-line rent adjustments for leased properties.
• Prepare the information required by the client for 10-Q, 10-K financial reporting of lease obligations.

• Assist in the timely creation of expense forecasts and capital budgets, including coordinating budget development and communication of process to client and management team.
• Produce timely and accurate variance reports and communicate results to account leadership and other impacted parties. 
• Assist Finance Director with creation of materials for budget/forecast presentation to client.
• Identify/Recommend process improvements and assist in the implementation of those process improvements/changes approved by Finance Director.
• Ensure compliance with JLL Internal Audit and CAS SOC/SSAE-16 internal review standards.
• Update procedural documentation associated with assigned accounting processes.
• Perform/Complete special projects and functions as required by Finance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance required; CPA a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, some real estate experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Advanced accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real estate accounting software a plus (JDE, MRI, Skyline, and/or Timberline) JDEdwards E1 knowledge a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners.
• Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Understanding of and commitment to client services.
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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