JLLT Controllership, Senior Accountant-II
About the position
The Controllership team within JLL serves as a vital resource to senior management, focusing on financial reporting, accounting policy, and maintaining SOX compliance to ensure the accuracy of financial statements during the month-end close process. JLL Technologies, a global business unit within JLL, merges core commercial real estate expertise with innovative technology to provide solutions that enhance the utilization, productivity, and overall experience of space. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in the growth of JLL T on a global scale. This position involves a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions, with significant responsibilities tied to the month-end close process and balance sheet review. The Senior Accountant will apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial statements, and ensure the implementation of appropriate accounting control procedures. In this role, the Senior Accountant will be tasked with preparing general ledger entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial results in accordance with GAAP. Meeting financial close and reporting deadlines is crucial, as is the identification and implementation of process improvements to keep pace with the rapid growth of the company. The Senior Accountant will also guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and its impact on reporting and control. Additionally, the role involves researching, documenting, and forming opinions on revenue and other accounting topics in collaboration with the Accounting Policy Team, as well as analyzing actual results and investigating inconsistencies and errors. Ad-hoc projects may also be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results in accordance with GAAP
,
Ensure financial close and reporting deadlines are met
,
Identify and implement process improvements to ensure scalability
,
Guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and impact on reporting and control
,
Research, document, and form opinions on revenue and other accounting topics by partnering with the Accounting Policy Team
,
Analyze actual results and investigate inconsistencies and errors
,
Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
,
4+ years of experience in accounting
,
Public accounting experience and SEC reporting experience preferred
,
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress towards attainment preferred
,
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
,
Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies
,
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong experience in Excel
,
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized
,
Demonstrated capability to work across functions/organizations
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
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
Apply Now
The Controllership team within JLL serves as a vital resource to senior management, focusing on financial reporting, accounting policy, and maintaining SOX compliance to ensure the accuracy of financial statements during the month-end close process. JLL Technologies, a global business unit within JLL, merges core commercial real estate expertise with innovative technology to provide solutions that enhance the utilization, productivity, and overall experience of space. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in the growth of JLL T on a global scale. This position involves a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions, with significant responsibilities tied to the month-end close process and balance sheet review. The Senior Accountant will apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial statements, and ensure the implementation of appropriate accounting control procedures. In this role, the Senior Accountant will be tasked with preparing general ledger entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial results in accordance with GAAP. Meeting financial close and reporting deadlines is crucial, as is the identification and implementation of process improvements to keep pace with the rapid growth of the company. The Senior Accountant will also guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and its impact on reporting and control. Additionally, the role involves researching, documenting, and forming opinions on revenue and other accounting topics in collaboration with the Accounting Policy Team, as well as analyzing actual results and investigating inconsistencies and errors. Ad-hoc projects may also be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
Prepare general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results in accordance with GAAP
,
Ensure financial close and reporting deadlines are met
,
Identify and implement process improvements to ensure scalability
,
Guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and impact on reporting and control
,
Research, document, and form opinions on revenue and other accounting topics by partnering with the Accounting Policy Team
,
Analyze actual results and investigate inconsistencies and errors
,
Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
,
4+ years of experience in accounting
,
Public accounting experience and SEC reporting experience preferred
,
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress towards attainment preferred
,
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
,
Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies
,
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong experience in Excel
,
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized
,
Demonstrated capability to work across functions/organizations
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
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
Apply Now