Senior Accountant, Real Estate Capital Controllership

Jones Lang LaSalle

  • Chicago, IL
  • $80,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.About JLL –JLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in commercial real estate. We shape the future of real estate by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. At JLL, we value what makes you unique, and we’re committed to give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success.Opportunity –Senior Accountant – Chicago, ILWe are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (P2) to join our JLL Real Estate Capital (JREC) Controllership team in Chicago, IL. JREC, an important component of our Capital Markets Services segment, is a specialized business that manages mortgage banking activities with both federal agencies and lending institutions. Resources will be deployed and fully utilized to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables at the required time, quality and cost consistent with Global Controllership standards. This role will report to the JREC Controllership Manager.Responsibilities –Our Senior Accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, verifying, reconciling, maintaining and analyzing, moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems; assist in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and quarter and year end closings. Key responsibilities are as follows:
  • Process revenue transaction in a timely manner, obtaining required documentation to support revenue recognition and reconciling between loan servicing platform and general ledger.
  • Manage daily cash receipts, clearing accounts receivable, tracking escrow balances to support mortgage closings and reconciling between loan servicing platform and general ledger.
  • Understanding and ownership of complex accounting calculations including mortgage servicing rights, loan loss and CECL reserves, and interest rate lock commitment derivative accounting
  • Record month-end journal entries and provide support, as needed, for monthly and quarterly financial statement analyses
  • Review commission calculations, ensuring accuracy of calculations and accruals
  • Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner, escalating issues as necessary
  • Support preparation and issuance of financial statements for both SEC and Regulatory filings
  • Assist with SOX compliance and financial statement audits, walking through key controls, providing audit schedules and answering auditor questions
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Capital Markets, Regional and Global JLL teams
Qualifications –
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA a plus
  • Audit experience is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Commercial real estate or banking experience preferred
  • Advanced accounting and analytical skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with PeopleSoft and AI tools 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 internal and external client service
  • A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
What you can expect from us –We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.Estimated total compensation for this position:80,000.00 – 95,000.00 USD per yearThe total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .Location:On-site –Chicago, ILIf 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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