Accounting Assistant

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Job Description We are currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to work closely with the Finance Director who will be directly responsible for the accounting needs of a Class A building.
This position will be located at the client’s satellite office.
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and timely and accurate payments of vendor invoices.
Review monthly tenant billings to ensure that tenants are being billed correctly.
Monitor Accounts Receivable and make initial tenant collection calls.
Prepare monthly financial package and any required journal entries for accrual basis books.
Prepare escalation calculations estimates for Operating Expenses, and Real Estate Taxes.
Annually, prepare Escalation Reconciliations and tenant letters.
Monitor Sales Tax Payable accounts for building Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget.
Participate in special projects, including Business Development Plan, Annual Management Audits and any client.
analyses and reports as the need arises.
Monitor property and client satisfaction relating to team.
Requirements: Bachelors in Accounting.
Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting, preferably in the Real Estate industry.
Basic understanding of all functions and responsibilities of Property Accounting.
Possess a detail-oriented focus with a structured level of organization and commitment to streamlining processes.
Ability to work in a high-pressured, fast paced environment while managing a large volume of work load.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic with a commitment to produce a high quality accounting and reporting product.
Develop and maintain client relationships as assigned.
Demonstrate leadership in a professional manner through work habits, attitude, and achievement of the goals of the department.
Demonstrate independent thought process and independent action.
Must be a team player and have the ability to juggle and prioritize tasks according to needs and deadlines.
Continuously promote the image of Jones Lang LaSalle within the Company, and with our Clients, through quality of work and professionalism.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft office products, real estate accounting software, preferably Yardi and Kardin budgeting software.
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.
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That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world.
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