Financial Associate

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Our Financial Associate will perform a variety of professional level accounting and analytical duties for a high profile client in property and asset management along with leading the financial reporting for a property and asset management business line. This is a unique, hybrid role, within a great team providing exposure to both accounting and asset management.

What this job involves:

Analyst responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile transition budgets for client.

• Work with Client and Finance Lead to ensure accurate client billing.

• Communicate with client to ensure all expenses are reported accurately on a per site basis.

• Ensure employees are tracking and reporting their time accurately to ensure client billing is correct.

• Improve efficiency of budget tracking process and reporting.

• Assist the Client and Finance Leads on an "as-needed" basis.

• Coordinate handoff of Client Billing: work with finance team to prepare initial client funding request, update funding log, record client billing.

• Ensure employee legal and accounting set-up is complete.

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure all employee questions are addressed.

Business Accounting responsibilities:

• Manage business line financials as needed.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate recognition of revenue in compliance with contract terms and Sarbanes Oxley.

• Assist with audit write ups for quarterly audits and monthly contracts that meet scope.

• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist in maintaining an accurate pipeline (work in process) by obtaining transaction details and accurately updating or inputting specific information.

• Provide monthly (or as needed) revenue reporting by individual or group for local leadership including Individual vs. target, group vs. target, and deficit reporting with analysis.

• Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelines.

• Ensure the accounts receivable objectives and metrics are met - oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due.

• Assist in producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis on information which could include supporting revenue schedules, labor reports, and expense review.

• Assist in the creation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts for the client group.

Sound like you? Before you apply it's worth knowing what we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or in finance with a minor in accounting.

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong accounting skills

• Exceptional MS Excel skills.

• Experience with Yardi, E1, MRI is preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.

• Understanding of and commitment to client service.

• A desire to work within a fast-paced, diverse, collaborative, and driven team environment.

Location:

On-site -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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