JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
As a Property Accountant, you will provide full scale accounting support for the property management team, and function as a key member of this management team located at:
630 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Reporting - prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and financial statements.
Accounts Receivable – record payment receipts, review and bill tenant recurring charges and billing adjustments, perform tenant ledger reconciliations, and monitor tenant collections.
Accounts Payable – process invoices with appropriate coding and approvals, and ensure proper audit trail is in place, assist client with monthly check runs.
Tenant Billing – review leases and leasing activity to ensure accurate billing, process any additional tenant invoicing for utilities, reimbursements, etc.
Budgeting - 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.
Quarterly Reforecast – prepare quarterly forecast and gather information for the quarterly financial reports.
Annual Year-End Reconciliation Process – CAM, percentage rent, insurance utilities, sewer/trash, real estate taxes, etc.
Ad hoc projects, as needed.
Competencies
Adaptability – maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks, and responsibilities, or with various types of people.
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 client, 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 ad hoc projects, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
Drive for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, bottom line oriented, and pushes self and other for results.
Qualifications
B.S./B.A. - Accounting
3-5 years commercial real estate accounting experience preferred.
Microsoft office product knowledge (Excel, Word, etc.) and real estate accounting software, preferably Yardi.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.