Property Associate

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Participating in processing accounts payable (A/P) by reviewing and coding invoices for payment.

Assisting with accounts receivable (A/R) tasks, such as preparing and distributing bills or statements, sending collection notices, and making manual billing adjustments when necessary.

Tracking administrative expenses to ensure they stay within budget and identifying cost reduction opportunities.

Monitoring email, phones, and work order systems regularly to provide prompt and courteous responses and direct correspondence to the appropriate personnel.

Maintaining general office organization.

Sorting, organizing, and distributing incoming mail, as well as preparing and sending outgoing mail and packages.

Preparing and distributing general correspondence and memos.

Organizing, compiling, and preparing reports for distribution.

Creating and maintaining accurate and organized physical and virtual filing systems.

Updating employee, client, and customer contact databases.

Coordinating conference room and roof deck reservations.

Organizing department lunches, meetings, and events.

Receiving building access requests and coordinating access for visitors and vendors.

Ensuring tenant and contractor certificates of insurance are accurate and meet defined standards.

Tracking expiration dates for tenant and contractor certificates of insurance and providing advance notice of upcoming expirations.

Supporting compliance with management audits by assisting in file preparation and record-keeping.

Assisting with move-in/move-out procedures.

Assisting the property team in developing and implementing property and employee manuals.

Gathering W-9 forms from vendors and assisting in new vendor setups as needed.

Assisting team members with property budget preparation and recurring reporting.

Supporting engineers with recording and billing monthly utility meter readings, as appropriate.

Assisting with vendor contract creation, execution, and tracking as requested.

Providing general and ad hoc administrative support to the property as needed.

Performing any other duties and tasks assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
Requirements:
High school diploma is required.

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial real estate, property team, or office management.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new programs and technology.

Advanced oral and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, interacting effectively with coworkers and internal clients at all levels and in multiple disciplines.

Ability to calculate figures and percentages.

Capable of developing effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles.

Comfortable with change and uncertainty, able to shift gears and make decisions without having the complete picture.

Ability to occasionally work flexible hours exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, or 40 hours per week.

Physical Work Requirements and Work Conditions:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Property Associate's responsibilities require the following minimum physical requirements:
Regular sitting for long periods of time.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Reading video display terminals, order forms, and other written documents.

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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.