JLL

Property Accountant

Stamford, CT Full time

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 Account Overview           

 

Provide full scale accounting and reporting support for the Property & Facility

management team, and function as a key member of the management team.

 

Principal Accountabilities

 

Financial Management & Reporting 

 

  • Manage daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial operations for the Greenwich, CT asset, Stamford Home Office, and satellite offices

  • Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports including journal entries, financial statements, bank reconciliations, and variance reporting with quarterly and monthly presentations

  • Assist with annual budget preparation and management – compile key assumptions and capital budget information, maintain lease-level budgeting for all tenants across the portfolio

  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and requests as needed

  • Lead financial queries and updates regarding all JLL Corporate Payables

 

Accounts Receivable & Tenant Management 

 

  • Oversee Accounts Receivable process – monitor cash receipts, review and bill tenant recurring charges and billing adjustments

  • Manage tenant escalations, OPEX and real estate tax escalations and reconciliations

  • Oversee tenant rent statements and tenant billables across all properties

  • Review leases, leasing activity, and critical lease dates (in conjunction with lease admin.) to ensure accurate billing and budgeting

  • Prepare annual estimated operating expenses for tenant billing

  • Coordinate annual year-end reconciliation process – CAM, OPEX true up, percentage rent, insurance, utilities, sewer/trash, real estate taxes

 

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management 

 

  • Submit, approve, and manage Accounts Payable process – review invoice coding and approvals

  • Manage funding requests and coordinate payment processes across the portfolio

  • Manage JLL payroll and invoicing processes

 

 

Client & Team Coordination 

 

  • Serve as primary point of contact for Client Finance team and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual income & expense reporting

  • Supervise, coordinate, and execute daily, weekly, monthly cadences with JLL Client Accounting Services (CAS)

  • Provide oversight and management of JLL CAS for AP runs, funding requests, monthly upload files, and ledger syncing between JLL (Yardi) and Client (SAP)

  • Coordinate payroll reporting process

  • Attend both client and internal meetings as required, along with weekly client rapport for Portfolio updates

  • Serve as backup to Facility Manager for coverage in relation to management of client’s home office.

 

Administrative & Compliance 

 

  • Perform & Manage All Administration responsibilities for Greenwich asset. This includes but not limited to: Submitting Invoices (weekly), Utility Payments (monthly), Rent Statement Creation (Work Orders, Mutual Tenant Adjustments), etc.

  • Provide oversight of lease administration for both tenants in Greenwich Asset and in conjunction with Facilities for Portfolio

  • Assist in all property audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards

  • Handle ad hoc requests

This is a full-time, onsite position located out of a Client Site in Stamford, CT

 

Competencies       

Adaptability – maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people.  Can work in active team environment

Planning and Organizing – establish course of action to accomplish goals and evaluates results, develops schedules and task/people assignments, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals, uses resources effectively and efficiently

Client Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal client, acts with client in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and property managers, and gains their trust and respect

 

Qualifications

B.S./B.A. - Accounting

5 years real estate accounting experience preferred.

Microsoft office product knowledge, Excel and real estate accounting software preferred (Yardi & SAP)

Estimated compensation for this position:

85,000.00 – 90,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Stamford, CT

If 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 contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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