JPMorgan Global Real Estate Controllers - Accounting Analyst 

United States, Ohio 

826169264

Job responsibilities

• Perform month-end close, including developing or reviewing accrual estimates and posting journal entries to the general ledger,
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliation and certification across a range of Real Estate related accounts (leases, construction projects, facilities management, fixed asset management), including adherence to the Firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards
• Manage a high volume, complex, and diverse portfolio of work which may include all aspects of lease accounting, including, but not limited to, establishing modifying and reviewing lease accounting schedules for completeness and accuracy
• Investigate monthly balance sheet, income statement and general ledger account variances and provide written explanations
• Support ad hoc queries, reporting and analysis across Global Real Estate and Legal Entity Controllers
• Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries
• Identify exceptions to standards, determine underlying causes and escalate appropriately
• Establish and maintain relationships with finance and operations groups in Global Real Estate as well as Line of Business contacts

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required in accounting or finance with demonstrated career progression
• Public accounting experience and/or large corporate experience
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables
• Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset with process/continuous improvement and innovative thinking
• Self-starter with initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to change, work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel)
• Adaptability to increased work schedule demands on occasion/during accounting close to meet deadlines