DescriptionJPMorgan Chases Corporate Controllers is a global organization of approximately 2000 colleagues operating through a partnership among Corporate Accounting Policies Corporate Regulatory Policy & Reporting Corporate Financial Reporting and Corporate Sector controllership function is primarily focused on the accuracy integrity and timeliness of the firms financials with an emphasis on general ledger operating systems financial controls and reporting.
Global Real Estate Project Accounting a business unit within Corporate Sector Controllers manages real estate construction accounting including invoice processing retainage construction closeout fixed asset setup and financial reporting for all global projects across a portfolio of 80 million square feet of corporate office and banking center space.
As an Accounting Analyst within Corporate Controllers you will participate in Global Real Estates monthend close processes.
Job responsibilities:
- Review capital project expenditures to ensure accounting treatment is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies including timely recording of fixed assets
- Perform month end close responsibilities including journal entries perform monthly reconciliations and financial analysis
- Participate in monthly reconciliation of projects and accounts investigations of variances and providing explanations
- Establish and maintain relationships with business partners to facilitate resolution of outstanding items; partners will include internal customers and external service providers
- Maintain accurate documentation to support transaction processing in compliance with Accounting practices and policies
- Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by manager
- Identify exceptions to standards determining underlying causes and escalating to the supervisor and/or partners as appropriate
- Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset
- Maintain effective communication lines across a global organization
Required qualifications capabilities and skills:
- Bachelors degree required
- At least1 year of experience in an Accounting or Finance role with Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge required
- 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
- Selfstarter with initiative ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team
- Ability to multitask work collaboratively and succeed in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or equivalent preferred
- Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel)
Required Experience:
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