Professional, Accounting at JLL in Belén, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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What this job involves:

As a Professional, Accounting at JLL, you'll be responsible for executing and overseeing key accounting and financial processes for JLL's operations across Latin America, ensuring control, accuracy, and compliance of accounting records. This position requires active collaboration with regional and international teams to guarantee the integrity of financial information and adherence to corporate policies. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and what sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the precision and reliability of our financial operations while working in an environment where we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive. This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise across payment controls, collections management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while contributing to process improvements that drive operational excellence throughout the region.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Execute weekly payment controls and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation of all transactions while verifying compliance with established policies and procedures
• Manage collections controls and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly while following up on outstanding accounts and handling related inquiries
• Validate accounting records to ensure precision, integrity, and compliance with applicable accounting principles
• Record operational expenses in a timely and accurate manner within accounting systems
• Execute monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving in-transit items or discrepancies
• Prepare and perform reconciliations of different accounting accounts according to established schedules, investigating and resolving outstanding items while maintaining updated and organized supporting documentation
• Provide support to the Senior Accountant in preparing weekly management reports and collaborate in monthly and annual closing processes by preparing required information and analysis
• Participate in special projects and process improvements as needed
• Interact effectively with teams from other regions to coordinate accounting processes and resolve inquiries, maintaining fluid communication with internal stakeholders across different Latin American countries

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial positions
• Proven experience in bank reconciliations and accounting account reconciliations
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Intermediate English proficiency with ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, and technical documentation in English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial standards
• Ability to analyze financial information and detect inconsistencies
• Exceptional attention to detail and high precision in work

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with multi-country operations
• Knowledge of IFRS/NIIF accounting standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Results-oriented with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams
• Proactive with initiative to identify process improvements
• Adaptability to dynamic and changing environments

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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