Accountant

About the role

JLL is hiring an Accountant in Belen, Costa Rica, to maintain the financial integrity and operational excellence of its client accounts. The role centres on end-of-month closing, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations, and covers revenue recognition, billing and financial statement preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Complete monthly end close reports and prepare the monthly checklist.
• Prepare the balance sheet review and the financial report package.
• Review local accounting and prepare client-specific reporting, responding to audit requests.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Request payment from vendors and transfer funds to the corporate team, checking that withholdings are applied correctly.
• Monitor collections and analyse client-reimbursable income, providing reporting to operational areas and headquarters.

Required profile

• 3 years of accounting or administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Intermediate English level.
• Preferred: experience with client invoicing and billing, familiarity with accounts receivable and collection procedures, and experience in a shared services or client-facing finance environment.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of MS Excel.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

The position is on-site in Belen. Candidates who do not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply.