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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 people in 13 countries. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments, and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private custom accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly-owned member of JLL, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of its parent company, providing unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders.
At LaSalle, we deliver investment performance for a better tomorrow for all our stakeholders. We believe investment performance can be impacted by physical climate hazards as well as sustainability-related market and regulatory changes. We integrate sustainability into our portfolio construction, acquisitions, and asset management activities to maximize value for our clients.
Objective of Role:
LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant. This individual will serve in a supporting role to assist with defined tasks involving data entry, basic-level accounting / bookkeeping, and transaction processing for a number of real estate investment portfolios. This individual will report to the Accounting Assistant Lead.
Accountabilities:
Assist accounting team with data entry, transaction processing and financial reporting, including:
Track cash activity and reconcile cash accounts using the Yardi accounting system.
Basic entity setups in Yardi accounting system.
Coordinate with property management accountants to process cash distributions.
Compile and send wire transfer requests to cash management team using appropriate system.
Record journal entries in general ledger.
Enter general ledger data to depreciation system, performance measurement system and other ancillary systems.
Assemble and distribute financial reports including monthly and quarterly investor reports, documentation for independent auditors, supporting schedules and reports from general ledger and ancillary systems
Manage processing of disbursements for several accounting teams
Vendor setups in Yardi accounting system.
Enter invoices into accounts payable system.
Coordinate payment approvals.
Process checks and obtain second signatures as necessary.
Complete related record-keeping.
Provide miscellaneous clerical support, including:
Send fax, Fed Ex, USPS packages
Convert documents to PDF format.
Reserve conference rooms and make other arrangements for business meetings
Process documents for signature
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a bookkeeping / accounting support role.
Significant college-level coursework in accounting / bookkeeping.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to work in a team environment supporting multiple managers
Ability to think creatively and to solve problems
Extremely organized with ability to manage multiple tasks
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy in output
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping concepts
Strongly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience using Yardi is a plus
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. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.