Applications are opened by the JLL, Chicago for the position of Accounting Associate. This position supports client need related to lease abstractions and reporting.  JLL provides comprehensive knowledge and access to data across the portfolio that enables the clients to make strategic real estate decisions that support and enhance their core business. Under general supervision, inputs, maintains, organizes and reports on information regarding leases.

Responsibilities:

•  Abstracting, understanding and interpreting complex Commercial Real Estate leases, amendments, subleases, etc.
• Track and distribute monthly rent statements and manage account receivables processes
• Prepares lease abstracts and edits them for accuracy, data entry, validation and management of lease
• Enter all abstracted lease data into project management database and other systems as required.
• Accountable for all lease record keeping including entering new agreements, updating records.
• Creates and maintains client lease files ensuring they contain current, accurate information.
• Assists manager in resolving critical issues for clients by researching and gathering information about lease data and other relevant items as requested.
• Provides lease analysis and interpretation of lease information to clients as requested.
• Assists manager with the preparation and distribution of periodic reports in a timely, accurate manner. Runs standard reports for management review.
• Maintains ongoing scheduled reminder system for tracking important dates and tasks.
• May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or portfolio specific training to co-workers.
• Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred
• 2-3 years of practical experience in lease administration, lease abstraction/audit and project administration environment required in the multi-site space. Grocery, Drug, C-Store, QSR
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, data collection and analysis skills are essential
• Ability to process work quickly, accurately and with changing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage multiple priorities, organizes workload with ease and consistency
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and a master of problem-solving
• Assumes personal ownership for actions and those of group/department
• Listens and communicates effectively, with full disclosure of pertinent facts and information; communication is clear, direct and concise
• Maintains confidentiality; keeps the appropriate parties informed
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with external and internal clients
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work both as a team player and Independently
• Ability to work successfully under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite