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LaSalle Investment Management

Portfolio Accountant

LaSalle Investment Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 people in 13 countries. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments, and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private custom accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly-owned member of JLL, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of its parent company, providing unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders.

At LaSalle, we deliver investment performance for a better tomorrow for all our stakeholders. We believe investment performance can be impacted by physical climate hazards as well as sustainability-related market and regulatory changes. We integrate sustainability into our portfolio construction, acquisitions, and asset management activities to maximize value for our clients.

Objective of Role:

LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Portfolio Accountant. This individual will serve in a supporting role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process for two real estate investment portfolios reporting under Fair Value GAAP and IFRS. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controllers on the Custom Accounts team.

Accountabilities:

Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closesAccurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returnsComplete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partnersAccurately complete cash management transactions and cash trackingAssist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirementsCreate efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client servicesTake initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutionsAssist with various special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experienceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA designation is preferred. Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progressionExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to think creatively and independently develop solutions to problemsEffectiveness in reviewing own work to achieve high levels of accuracyExtremely organized multi-taskerTeam player who works well both independently and in a team environmentStrong knowledge of technical accounting conceptsStrongly proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

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