Associate I, Accounting
 JLL | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
| 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 13, 2024 | |
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations. Review invoice coding and approvals and ensure proper audit trail is in place. Prepare invoices to client, with detailed supporting tables Answer vendor inquiries and resolve any payment discrepancies Supervise cash management procedures: cash log, payment processing (checks, wires, ACHs), bank reconciliations. Complete month-end, and year-end compliance paperwork: checklists, reconciliations, reports. Assist in audits as needed. Coordinate Accounts Payable process - review invoice coding and approvals, and ensure proper audit trail is in place. Ensure compliance with GAAP, JLL Internal Audit and Client Accounting Services internal review standards. Create and submit funding requests to the client Adhere to the financial calendar for internal and external deliverables Assist with the preparation of ad hoc projects and presentations as required 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 Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customer, acts with customer in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to work successfully under pressure, effectively prioritize and manage time to meet client needs Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments Willingness to support process improvement initiatives EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BS or BA in Accounting Minimum 3 years of relevant experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Proficient in Excel, and PowerPoint Working knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and PeopleSoft, preferred | |