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What this job involves:

As a Sr Associate I in Retail Client Accounting with JLL's Property Management team in Hawaii, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional financial stewardship for our retail real estate portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to manage the complete accounting cycle for a single retail shopping center while partnering closely with property management teams and clients to drive informed business decisions. You'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining rigorous internal controls, and serving as a trusted financial advisor to operational stakeholders. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career while contributing to our collaborative team culture. You'll leverage your technical accounting expertise and retail real estate knowledge to ensure compliance, identify financial trends, and support strategic planning efforts that enhance property performance and client satisfaction.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for assigned retail client properties, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and client-specific requirements

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice coding, payment processing, tenant billing, and collections follow-up to maintain healthy cash flow

• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank statements, tenant accounts, prepaid expenses, and accruals, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly

• Coordinate and support annual budget preparation and quarterly forecast processes, working closely with property managers to develop accurate financial projections and variance analyses

• Serve as the primary finance contact for property management teams and client stakeholders, responding to inquiries, explaining financial results, and providing analytical support for decision-making

• Maintain organized documentation and filing systems in accordance with client requirements and JLL policies, ensuring audit readiness and proper support for all financial transactions

• Monitor compliance with lease agreements, service contracts, and client accounting policies, identifying issues proactively and collaborating with operations teams to resolve discrepancies

• Prepare the property annual budget as required by the Client.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in retail property management, real estate, or professional services environment; shopping center experience is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation

• Proficiency with accounting software systems (Yardi, MRI, or similar property management platforms strongly preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sorting/subtotals, and financial modeling

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting strict monthly close deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to investigate variances, identify trends, and present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client service orientation and ability to build productive working relationships across teams

• Ability to work in the West Coast time zone, collaborating seamlessly with Central time zone regional teams and aligning with Hawaii time zone business hours to support our Hawaii-based operations

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA certification

• Previous experience in commercial real estate accounting, including familiarity with CAM reconciliations, percentage rent calculations, and lease accounting concepts

• Experience with large-scale property management organizations or multi-property portfolios

• Knowledge of lease administration principles and ability to interpret lease documents for accounting purposes

• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms for enhanced data visualization and reporting

• Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors to provide documentation and respond to audit requests

• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and ability to identify opportunities for automation or enhanced efficiency in accounting workflows

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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!

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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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