COMPLETE Financial Analyst - Chicago, IL

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Financial Analyst – Westmont, IL (Chicago, IL area)  HYBRID

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join one of our client teams.

Our Financial Analyst is a collaborative team member supporting core business analysis and metrics for the account as well as some basic accounting duties. If you are a clear communicator, organized with effective time management skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt, with the highest standards of behavior, collaborative manner and work ethic then this role is for you.

What this job involves:

• Complete and support regular and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal internal and documents, reports, graphs, charts and presentations.
• Support team’s efforts to develop efficient reporting strategies including automation and simplification of reporting processes while preserving data integrity
• Organize and maintain team data collection, reporting and communication.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate recognition of revenue in compliance with contract terms and Sarbanes Oxley.
• Assist with audit write ups for quarterly audits and monthly contracts that meet scope.
• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for reporting.
• Monthly & quarterly report generation
• Run day to day reporting and forecasting activities
• Maintain and enhance reporting
• Identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps and financial risks
• Detailed forecast analysis including Budget versus Actual spending and Forecast verses Actual spending.
• Annual Budget planning preparation and development
• Assist leaders in researching and identifying budget corrections and work with others to implement change
• Forecast accuracy reporting
• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
• Special projects and other functions as required by manager

Sound like you? To apply you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• Up to 2 years relevant experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Demonstrated financial competency at a detailed level of operation
• Ability to collaborate across many levels
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy and ability to make effective decisions and solve problems

• Strong organization, analytical, and coordination skills

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Excellent level of customer service skills

• Flexible and adaptable to tasks assigned
• Excellent interpersonal skills / interpersonal sensitivity

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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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

About JLL –

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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