Staff Property Accountant

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Property Accountant is responsible for understanding and reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts, and analyzing any variances from budgeted accounts. This position reports to a Property Accounting Team Lead. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO) is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Our diversified portfolio of well-occupied neighborhood shopping centers features a mix of national and regional retailers selling necessity-based goods and services in strong demographic markets throughout the United States. For 35 years our fully integrated operating platform of talented in-house professionals has provided hands-on, locally smart management, leasing and acquisition services. Designed to support the businesses operating at each center (who we call Neighbors), our goal is to provide the most effective array of goods and services to local consumers and offer a safe and welcoming shopping experience that contributes to, and enhances, the vitality of each neighborhood.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge of standard and/or fund accounting principles, methods, and applications preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Meticulous attention to details and accuracy.
Flexible outlook toward task management.
Real estate industry experience preferred
MRI experience helpful

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, worksheets, reconciliation and other documentation to ensure that transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Review transactions and make recommendations for accruals and deferrals.
Prepares monthly financial reports.
Reviews Balance Sheet and Income Statements per property to verify account balances and reasonable revenue and expense amounts.
Ensures accuracy of all general ledger information.
Ensures that all property and tenant information is up to date and correct through lease interpretation and cross-referencing against other property information.
Assists in the review of monthly account reconciliations and journal entries.
Meets Accounting Department calendar deadlines.
Help in the approve process of accounts payable invoices for payment.
Assist with the preparation of bank reconciliations.
Assists with the preparation of business plans and special projects.
Improves process related to above duties and responsibilities.