Professional, Accounting

Posted:
11/11/2025, 4:14:57 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Principal Accountabilities

  • Must possess strong forensic accounting skills to identify errors, correct historical discrepancies, and ensure accurate, organized financial records.

  • Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports – prepare monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations.

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

  • Coordinate Accounts Payable process – review invoice coding and approvals, and ensure proper audit trail is in place.

  • Maintain sales information – monitor collection of sales and review reports

  • Review leases and leasing activity to ensure accurate billing.

  • Supervise cash management procedures – audit petty cash, oversee service center cash procedures and gift certificate procedures.

  • Assist with annual budget preparation – compile key assumptions and capital budget information, maintain lease level budgeting for all tenants, review and enter budget information into the accounting system, process estimates for miscellaneous income and specialty leasing.

  • Prepare quarterly reports - quarterly forecast preparation, and provide support to the corporate office in gathering information for the quarterly financial reports.

  • Annual year-end reconciliation process – CAM, percentage rent, insurance utilities, sewer/trash, real estate taxes.

  • Coordinate payroll reporting process.

  • Assist in all audits at the property.

Competencies

  • Adaptability – maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people v 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

  • Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customer, acts with customer in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect

  • Dealing with Ambiguity – can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

  • Learning on the Fly - learns quickly when facing new problems, open to change, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

  • Drive for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, bottom line oriented, pushes self and other for results

Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. – Accounting

  • 3-5 years real estate accounting experience preferred.

  • Microsoft office product knowledge, Excel and real estate accounting software preferred

Estimated compensation for this position:

154,000.00 – 187,000.00 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 –New York, NY

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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