Senior Associate II – Fund Accounting

Role Overview

• Managing the complete accounting cycle for a portfolio of 4 to 6 commercial properties, ensuring all monthly and quarterly financial statements meet exacting client deadlines and comply with established reporting standards and controls.
• Preparing comprehensive financial reports including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and variance analyses that provide clients with actionable insights into property performance and financial position.
• Serving as the primary accounting resource for on-site property teams, responding to complex accounting inquiries, coordinating procedures across departments, and ensuring seamless communication between field operations and financial reporting.
• Overseeing critical processes including internal and external audits, cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and Accounts Payable workflows to ensure compliance with all relevant controls and client requirements.
• Leading annual budget preparation efforts by compiling key assumptions, capital budget information, and forecasts while reviewing submissions for accuracy and reasonableness before system entry.
• Executing year-end reconciliation processes with precision, including CAM reconciliations and lease-specific adjustments, ensuring all calculations are accurate and billings are processed timely per lease requirements.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering their professional development while maintaining the high-quality standards expected by JLL and our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on Real Estate Accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise managing property-level financial operations and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Area Maintenance (CAM) accounting principles and FASB 13 (lease accounting standards), with proven ability to apply these concepts in complex scenarios.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions essential for sophisticated financial reporting.
• Experience with real estate-specific accounting software platforms such as MRI or Yardi, including financial statement preparation, journal entry processing, and reporting functionality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work effectively under deadline pressure, and consistently meet client expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of building strong client relationships, maintaining trust through responsive communication, and delivering exceptional service that exceeds expectations.

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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay