Sr Associate I – Retail Client Accounting

**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. **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…