Global Real Estate General Ledger Accountant - Associate

Job Description
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a global organization? At JPMorgan Chase, our Corporate Controllers team is at the forefront of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financials. As part of our Global Real Estate Project Accounting unit, you'll play a crucial role in managing real estate construction accounting for a vast portfolio of corporate office and banking center spaces. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence.
As an Accounting Associate in the Global Real Estate Project Accounting team, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes. You will collaborate with us to manage real estate construction accounting, focusing on general ledger accuracy, financial reporting, and process improvements. Together, we will drive financial excellence and support the growth of our global real estate portfolio.
Job Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly general ledger close and accounting processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct financial reviews on capital project expenditures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Firm policies.
• Reconcile monthly capital and expense spend to the general ledger.
• Analyze construction in progress to ensure balance accuracy.
• Review and enhance key accounting processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and escalate exceptions to standards as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with management and business partners.
• Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance with demonstrated career progression.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• CPA/MBA preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or large corporate experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel).

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.