Property Accountant

Regency Centers • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Regency Centers, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that our highly skilled and talented team makes us better. We are seeking a Property Accountant to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely after the training period. This individual will prepare tenant reconciliations for reimbursable expenses, review tenant recovery lease language and set-ups, and prepare annual tenant recovery budgets. This person will also review and reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accounts, performing monthly true-up entries in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Accounting & Reporting team on projects, book special accounting transactions as needed, and apply strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in real estate and/or property accounting
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic proficiency with accounting software and financial systems.
• Ability to research and determine appropriate accounting treatment for various transactions.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related accounting concepts.
• Ability to review and interpret legal contracts (such as leases) to ensure financial impacts are recorded in accordance with GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail when managing multiple or repetitive tasks
• Committed to accuracy and quality while consistently meeting goals and deadlines
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously and collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a strong customer service focus
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity; highly trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial and transactional information appropriately
• Energetic and positive, with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, tenants, and field teams

Responsibilities

• Calculate and reconcile tenant recoveries for Common Area Maintenance (CAM), Insurance, and Property Taxes by analyzing lease agreements to determine recoverable expenses, maintaining recovery data in JDE, researching tenant inquiries related to recoveries, and collaborating with property managers to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Review and reconcile key Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts related to CAM, Taxes, and Insurance based on portfolio activity, ensuring accurate reconciliation of tenant escrow accounts by performing true-ups and adjustments in compliance with GAAP and processing tenant billing adjustments when applicable.
• Assist the Recovery Accounting Manager and other internal stakeholders with ad hoc requests, including providing documentation, analysis, and support for internal and external audits.

Benefits

• 23+ PTO days annually
• 11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO)
• Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military)
• Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Modified in-office hours
• Dedicated remote work days
• 401(k) with a generous company match plus corporate profit sharing
• Anniversary stock grant awards
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• 100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft)
• Student loan repayment resources
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health
• Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs
• 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company gift matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities
• LinkedIn Learning premium subscription
• Professional membership support
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees