at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Westmont, IL Based (opportunity for hybrid schedule)
What this job involves - This job will support primary accounting duties for the Amgen PDS US account. Job responsibilities include but not limited to financial reporting, account reconciliations and monthly funding/ invoice submission.
What is your day to day?
Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements which could include supporting A/R & A/P schedules, retainage balances, labor reports, and T&E expense review.
Oversee financial review, approvals, and projects closeouts in Clarizen Adaptive Work and E1 Projects
Coordinating/ communication with PDS Projects Team on project approvals and funding
Learning and understanding PDS terminology and project vernacular
Responsible for the timely and accurate recognition of revenue/ billing in compliance with contract terms
Responsible for bank reconciliations and cash management
Ensure the accounts receivable objectives and metrics are met - oversee maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due
Assist in annual assessments (client audits)
Maintaining and creating process efficiencies
Desired experience and technical skills -
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of accounting experience
Advanced accounting and analytical skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications
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
Preferred
CPA is a plus
Experience with real estate accounting or JD Edwards E1 knowledge
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.
