JLL · 21 hours ago
Property Accountant
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. They are seeking a Property Accountant to join their property management team, where the individual will be responsible for financial operations, reporting support, and driving financial accuracy for commercial real estate portfolios.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports including journal entries, financial statements, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate property-level accounting
Support annual budget development by compiling key assumptions, maintaining lease-level budgeting, and coordinating budget input into accounting systems
Manage the full accounts receivable cycle including monitoring cash receipts, reviewing tenant recurring charges, and processing billing adjustments
Oversee accounts payable processes by reviewing invoice coding and approvals while maintaining proper audit trails for all transactions
Coordinate year-end reconciliation processes for CAM charges, percentage rent, insurance, utilities, and real estate taxes
Serve as the primary liaison with client finance teams and provide training to team members on accounting software systems
Assist property managers with variance report preparation and quarterly re-forecasting to support strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years of commercial real estate accounting experience with demonstrated expertise in property-level financial operations
Experience with real estate accounting software platforms such as Yardi or MRI
Strong knowledge of commercial lease structures, CAM reconciliations, and tenant billing processes
Proven ability to manage multiple properties and coordinate complex financial processes simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Experience working with institutional property owners or large commercial real estate portfolios
Familiarity with property management operations and industry best practices
Strong communication skills for client interaction and cross-functional collaboration
Experience with budget preparation and financial forecasting in commercial real estate
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to real estate
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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