Property Accounting Manager (hybrid)

Regency Centers•Jacksonville, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Regency Centers is seeking a Property Accounting Manager for its corporate office in Jacksonville, Florida. This hybrid role is responsible for managing General Ledger Property Accountants within a Division and overseeing timely, accurate day-to-day accounting and period-end reporting. The position serves as the primary accounting liaison to Property Management and Leasing teams and works with other internal stakeholders to support company objectives. The manager reviews accounting activities and financial statements, supports ad hoc requests and dispute resolution, leads monthly regional meetings, and provides guidance and coaching to accounting staff. The role also focuses on building the team’s technical proficiency and strategic capabilities through effective use of technology and analytics tools. The hybrid arrangement includes three days in the office and two remote days after the training period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or a closely related discipline.
At least 4 years of accounting experience.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Technical ability to research accounting treatment for certain transactions.
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related concepts.
Ability to review legal contracts, including leases, to ensure financial impacts are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Highly trustworthy and able to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to adapt quickly in complex learning situations.
Comfort processing numerical data and determining mathematical solutions to problems.
Ability to multitask with a positive, high-energy attitude.
Comfort leading a team and contributing as a team member in a structured environment.
Ability to make objective decisions, occasionally relying on intuition when necessary.
High level of integrity and ethics.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in a variety of settings.

Nice To Haves

CPA or actively working to obtain a CPA.
At least 1–2 years of management experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Intermediate proficiency with JD Edwards or related accounting software.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day activities of General Ledger Property Accountants within an assigned Division, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
Review accounting activities such as journal entries, real estate taxes, insurance and operating expense accruals, manual bills, disputes, re-classes, percentage rent, and acquisition and disposition accounting.
Support ad hoc requests from Property Controllers, external auditors, and other internal customers.
Review and complete period-end activities and finalize accurate financial statements and supporting schedules for the assigned Division.
Reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accounts and review accruals and true-ups.
Provide the Property Controller with a monthly summary of findings within the Division.
Serve as the primary contact and liaison for Property Management and Leasing teams on accounting and reporting matters.
Work with internal stakeholders, including Property Management, Leasing, Joint Ventures, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Development Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Lease Administration, providing appropriate accounting data.
Support Tenant Account Specialists and Property Managers with dispute resolution and collections.
Conduct monthly regional meetings to keep internal and external stakeholders informed.
Lead and guide Property Accounting staff, promoting accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in day-to-day work.
Coach staff, support skill development, and share knowledge to foster professional growth and team success.
Promote effective use of technology solutions and analytics tools, and share expertise to strengthen the team’s technical proficiency and strategic focus.

Benefits

23+ PTO days annually.
11 paid holidays in addition to PTO.
Paid leave programs for parental leave, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military service.
Health Advocacy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hybrid work schedule, including modified in-office hours and dedicated remote work days.
401(k) with a generous company match and corporate profit sharing.
Anniversary stock grant awards.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance.
Voluntary supplemental benefits, including life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft coverage.
Student loan repayment resources.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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.