at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
What this job involves
In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting principles and internal controls theory to real-world scenarios involving our commercial real estate Workplace Management and Project and Development Services clients. This professional will learn our current processes with a consistently-applied challenging mindset, enabling him or her to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies. Routine duties will include recording, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions and balances, as well as reviewing client-level trial balances, financial statements, and other reports that ultimately feed into our externally-reported results. Additionally, this person will help ensure completeness and accuracy of our reporting; assist in the preparation and development of best-in-class Sarbanes-Oxley supporting workpapers; support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year-end reporting with no surprises; and assist across a variety of client-centric business related activities. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of ASC 606 and a strong foundation in internal controls over financial reporting.
Job Responsibilities
Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management along with proposed solutions
Record and review financial activity each month for an assigned portfolio of client contracts of varying size and complexity within the Americas Work Dynamics business
Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate
Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other activity
Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition in compliance with contract terms, Sarbanes-Oxley rules, and U.S. GAAP (ASC 606)
Actively participate in transformational initiatives, including process re-engineering, technology implementation and other ad hoc projects as applicable
Support the timely and successful completion of various audits
Read, interpret and abstract contracts, legal documents, and other agreements
Functional Competencies
Solid understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Strong business acumen, as evidenced through critical thinking and analytical skills
Exceptional ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership
Expert in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft a distinct plus
Interpersonal Competencies
Willing to challenge the status quo to ensure we are working efficiently and effectively and not becoming stuck in historical practices and routines
Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, the ability to build consensus and leadership skills in a collaborative setting
Highly comfortable interacting with management and willingness to share ideas
Creative problem solver that can identify key information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and actionable analysis
Analytical mindset with the capacity and agility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks
Adept at forging strong relationships across functions and locations; collaborative work style
Detail-oriented with ability to think strategically and analytically
Sound like you?
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA, or working towards CPA designation, preferred)
0-3 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience
Public accounting experience... For full info follow application link.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
