Accounts Payable Specialist

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

What this job involves
- Pro-actively support finance and facility teams to deliver expected service levels to the Client. By complying with all requirements of the Client contract and support the account team to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.

What is your day to day?
Process various types of accounts payable transactions including automated and manual data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, manual and emergency check requests etc.

Process daily and weekly A/P for multiple sites and vendors ensuring all deadlines are met in high volume environment.

Assist site team, client and vendors with A/P issues or questions as they arise.

Understand and comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle A/P policies and procedures.

Become a SME to the account team regarding the Accounts Payable process.

Ensure that each transaction processed has appropriate approval prior to processing.

Correspond with suppliers and account team and respond to inquiries.

Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.

Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.

Maintain and update A/P process playbook and desktop operations workflows as required.

Seek ways to constantly reduce costs, improve efficiency and operational standards.

Actively support an environment of teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal success.

Participate in the individual performance management program, and personal development planning process.

Act as an ambassador for JLL by behaving consistently with cultural and ethical requirements and participating in company activities.

Maintain internal control processes and standards and ensure the compliance of the team.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required
3-5 years of related accounts payable work experience

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for Accounts Payable.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

Relying on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Works well in a team environment.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors as necessary.

Customer service/client interfacing background.

Preferred
Associate’s degree or above.

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.

About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.