STAFF ACCOUNTANT - WESTMONT, IL

Join the world leader in real estate services and money management - and a company recognized by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best places to work!

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL), the only real estate money management and services firm named to Forbes magazine's Platinum 400, has more than 100 offices worldwide and operates in more than 430 cities in 50 countries. With 2005 revenues of approximately $1.4 billion, the company provides comprehensive integrated real estate and investment management expertise on a local, regional and global level to owner, occupier and investor clients. Jones Lang LaSalle is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of 923 million square feet worldwide. In 2005, the firm completed capital markets sales and acquisitions, debt financings, and equity placements on assets and portfolios valued at $43 billion. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse real estate money management firms, with approximately $30 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit www.joneslanglasalle.com.

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Client Accounting group located in Westmont, IL.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - WESTMONT, IL

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the preparation of financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including: General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, cash management, audits, bank reconciliations, and spreadsheet preparation
Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a 3 to 4 property portfolio
Prepare additional schedules
Submit financial statements and work papers
Responsible for cash management of assigned properties
Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis
Follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly
Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties
Assist property manager in responding to tenant and owner requests for financial information
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum of 1-2 years of accounting and/or real estate experience
Strong analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer proficiency


Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.joneslanglasalle.com/us to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job : 003198.

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer