Fund Accountant

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Manager of Fund Accounting, the Fund Accountant is responding to the funds’ reporting needs and information requests. Assist in preparing and reviewing period-end fund financial statements, property financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries for the funds. Responsible for providing accounting insight related to the operations of the whole funds’ portfolios. Assist in day-to-day accounting operations, and with special projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
minimum of 2+ years of experience
Excellent computer and analytical skills including a proficiency in Excel.
Excellent communication and organization skills required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).
Meticulous attention to details and accuracy.
Ability to work in a team environment and to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or requirements met for certification preferred.
Experience with MRI and Wdesk is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help prepare and review monthly fund financial statements to ensure that results are accurately and timely reported to our joint venture partners.
Review monthly property financial statements to ensure that results are accurately and timely reported to our internal asset management team.
Respond to external partner inquiries related to monthly financial statements, providing clear, accurate, and timely explanations of reported results.
Assist in performing month-end and quarter-end accounting and close duties for the fund’s management company and properties.
This includes, but is not limited to, recording journal entries related to the following key areas: accruals, allocations, distributions, equity, fees, real estate assets.
Appropriately prepare, record, and document reconciliations to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements.
Develop and maintain job processes and procedures.
Respond to various quarterly and year-end audit requests.
Compile financial statements and ad hoc reports for use in reporting to both internal and external parties.
Prepare quarterly debt covenant and other compliance-related calculations.