Accounting Associate, Yorkville District - Toronto, Canada - JLL

    JLL
    JLL Toronto, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

    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.

    JLL is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our esteemed Property Accounting team. In this critical role, you will focus on accounts payable to streamline invoice processing and ensure accuracy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate or early career professional passionate about real estate and ready for a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    As the first step in our Finance and Procurement process, we rely on your excellent capabilities to manage invoices, identify discrepancies, and maintain compliance. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with two days in the downtown office (preferably Tuesday and Wednesday) and the remaining days remote.

    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Ensure compliance of Finance & Procurement processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate Accounts Payable process, including review invoice coding, complete approvals, and ensure compliance with controls.
  • Complete payments for invoices by requesting cheque runs, initiating wire payments, and completing off cycle payment requests.
  • Oversee bank reconciliations for fund level bank accounts.
  • Manage Cash Management, including Positive Pay, alongside property accountant group.
  • Independently respond to basic client and general inquiries and escalate complex queries.
  • Maintain accounting ledgers and post account transactions.
  • WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
  • Strong interest in real estate and a desire to build a career in the industry.
  • Ideally 3 + years of working experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of invoices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Location:

    On-site –Toronto, ON

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

    Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.