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Senior Accountant I
Chicago, IL
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Global Corporate Center Controllership team in Chicago, IL. Our ideal candidate will excel in attention to detail, core accounting skills, communication skills, and collaboration. We are looking for a self-starter who excels in a fast-paced global environment.
Responsibilities
Participate in month end close, including preparation of journal entries, maintenance of general ledger accounts, and preparation of account reconciliations.
Responsible for timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and global consolidation processes
Ensure all inter/intra segment mismatches are resolved globally for monthly close.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
Review work prepared by JBS India Team and Intercompany CoE Team.
Assist in ad hoc projects as needed.
Contribute to overall team goals and success through both individual contribution and support of other team members.
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 evaluate results; orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals and uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customers, 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
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2 - 3 years accounting experience required; real estate a plus
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency with a strong understanding of Excel and PeopleSoft experience a plus
Strong attention to detail and proficient time management, ability to multi-task and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
What you can expect from us
We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
Responsibilities
Participate in month end close, including preparation of journal entries, maintenance of general ledger accounts, and preparation of account reconciliations.
Responsible for timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and global consolidation processes
Ensure all inter/intra segment mismatches are resolved globally for monthly close.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
Review work prepared by JBS India Team and Intercompany CoE Team.
Assist in ad hoc projects as needed.
Contribute to overall team goals and success through both individual contribution and support of other team members.
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 evaluate results; orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals and uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customers, 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
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2 - 3 years accounting experience required; real estate a plus
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency with a strong understanding of Excel and PeopleSoft experience a plus
Strong attention to detail and proficient time management, ability to multi-task and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
What you can expect from us
We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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