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Jones Lang Lasalle Financial Analyst in St. Paul, Minnesota
Responsibilities Prepare, support, and present monthly routine and ad-hoc reporting including informal and formal documents, reports, graphs, and charts Support month-end financial close processes including posting/review of accrual entries, reclass entries, account reconciliations, financial controls, etc. Support and develop efficient financial processes, automating and simplifying where possible Support due diligence efforts and provide related analysis for new business pursuits Collaborate with account team members on monthly activities (Accountant, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Facility Managers, Project Managers, Finance Director, etc.) Support Annual Budget and forecasting/planning cycles for assigned portfolio(s) Manage invoicing cycle and serve as the direct point of contact to ensure timely collection from client and repayment of all vendors Provide analytical support to transform behaviors and techniques Analyze performance data to budget/forecast/trend and compile succinct, relevant commentary describing results, risks and opportunities to budget, and forward-looking thoughts to guide business partners' decision-making Drive continuous process improvement and support/contribute to cost-savings initiatives Demonstrate high level of customer service with client contacts and internal team Identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps and financial risks Special projects and other functions as required by manager Any and all other duties and tasks assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting 2-5 years relevant experience Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate Exceptional time management and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage competing and changing priorities Effective decision-maker with high level of attention to detail Excellent level of customer service Flexible and adaptable to tasks assigned Advanced MS Excel skills JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.