Staff Accountant
 JLL | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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What this job involves
In a high-powered team environment, the successful candidate will apply accounting principles and internal controls theory to real-world scenarios involving our commercial real estate Workplace Management and Project and Development Services clients. This professional will learn our current processes with a consistently-applied challenging mindset, enabling him or her to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies. Routine duties will include recording, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions and balances, as well as reviewing client-level trial balances, financial statements, and other reports that ultimately feed into our externally-reported results. Additionally, this person will help ensure completeness and accuracy of our reporting; assist in the preparation and development of best-in-class Sarbanes-Oxley supporting workpapers; support external and internal audits as required; deliver the year-end reporting with no surprises; and assist across a variety of client-centric business related activities. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of ASC 606 and a strong foundation in internal controls over financial reporting. Job Responsibilities Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company; escalate inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to the attention of management along with proposed solutions Record and review financial activity each month for an assigned portfolio of client contracts of varying size and complexity within the Americas Work Dynamics business Analyze results and trends, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, to ensure our records are complete and accurate Prepare and assist with month-end close, including leading the generation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other activity Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition in compliance with contract terms, Sarbanes-Oxley rules, and U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) Actively participate in transformational initiatives, including process re-engineering, technology implementation and other ad hoc projects as applicable Support the timely and successful completion of various audits Read, interpret and abstract contracts, legal documents, and other agreements Functional Competencies Solid understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements Strong business acumen, as evidenced through critical thinking and analytical skills Exceptional ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership Expert in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft a distinct plus Interpersonal Competencies Willing to challenge the status quo to ensure we are working efficiently and effectively and not becoming stuck in historical practices and routines Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, the ability to build consensus and leadership skills in a collaborative setting Highly comfortable interacting with management and willingness to share ideas Creative problem solver that can identify key information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and actionable analysis Analytical mindset with the capacity and agility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks Adept at forging strong relationships across functions and locations; collaborative work style Detail-oriented with ability to think strategically and analytically Sound like you? Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA, or working towards CPA designation, preferred) 0-3 years of core accounting and/or auditing experience Public accounting experience a strong plus Experience with financial reporting systems and compilation of core financial statements for SEC registrants a plus | |