Accounts Payable Specialist
JLL - Westmont, IL
Position Summary:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, and manual and emergency check requests.
- Assist accountants and controllers with A/P issues or problems as they arise.
- Answer property inquiries via phone, fax and e-mail.
- Process weekly A/P for multiple properties insuring that all deadlines are met.
- Understand and comply with all JLL A/P policies and procedures.
- Monitor and enforce compliance by all JLL employees involved in the A/P process (site and accounting personnel) in respect to standard A/P policies and procedures.
- Perform various other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
- Assist in training of new A/P employees as needed.
- Gather data on department’s processing metrics on a daily basis.
- Communication with internal and external customers and vendors as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma
- College degree desirable with some accounting coursework
- Two years of A/P or accounting related experience
- Experience in an electronic accounts payable processing environment required.
- Knowledge of real estate accounting A/P systems desirable including JDE World, Enterprise One, Yardi and MRI
- Computer system skills including Excel preferred, Access desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Partner with site staff and accountant to complete weekly A/P processing for multiple clients.
- Work independently to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to accept responsibility.
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Exhibit flexibility in completion of job responsibilities as priorities change.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Ability to work overtime when required
Start a lasting career with JLL today!
Total Rewards reflects JLL’s investment in employees’ needs and preferences in Career, Recognition, Well-being, Benefits and Pay. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job 49706BR
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Posted: 30+ days ago
