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What this job involves:  

Join JLL's dynamic Work Dynamics controllership team as a Senior Accountant II, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting for our integrated facilities management and project development services across the Americas.  

This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, supporting SEC reporting requirements while driving process improvements in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment.  

You'll work directly with complex service agreements, apply cutting-edge accounting standards like ASC 606, and contribute to JLL's continued growth through exceptional financial stewardship and cross-functional collaboration. 

What your day-to-day will look like:  

Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for Americas Work Dynamics business, ensuring critical deadlines are met with zero surprises  

Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts and communicate necessary adjustments to leadership  

Perform detailed variance analysis comparing current results to prior periods, investigating trends and documenting findings for management review  

Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract setup across subservice lines while maintaining ASC 606 compliance standards  

Execute Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls testing and assist in resolving accounting and internal control issues  

Support external and internal audit processes by preparing detailed workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries  

Mentor and manage 1 Staff Accountant either directly or via matrix reporting 

Collaborate with Work Dynamics Finance team members including Business Partnering and FP&A to support business growth initiatives 

Required Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 4+ years of professional accounting experience  

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements  

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced Excel modeling capabilities 

Demonstrated experience with financial process management and implementing accounting best practices  

Analytical mindset with proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments  

Strong interpersonal skills with comfort level interacting with senior management  

Detail-oriented approach with strategic and analytical thinking capabilities 

Preferred Qualifications:  

CPA certification or progress toward certification  

Public accounting experience with Big Four or mid-tier firms  

Experience with financial reporting systems and SEC registrant financial statement compilation  

Background in commercial real estate or facilities management accounting  

Previous experience mentoring junior team members  

Familiarity with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in service-based industries  

Experience working in matrix organizational structures 

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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