Senior Property Accountant

About this Opportunity:

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 Senior 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 and/or review month-end financial statements for regional properties in accordance with GAAP, serve as the primary accounting contact for Property Management and Leasing teams, and perform account reviews, reconciliations, and leasing transaction accounting. They will also provide leadership and support to property accountants, collaborate with other Accounting & Reporting functions on projects, and assist with special transactions as needed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare and/or review the month-end financial statements with supporting schedules/spreadsheets for properties across regional portfolio to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Function as the primary contact with Property Management and Leasing teams for all aspects of A&R.
• Work in conjunction with the Property Accounting Manager to support internal stakeholders (Property Management, Leasing, Joint Ventures, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Development Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivable and Lease Administration) with appropriate accounting data to help achieve Company objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to other property accountants while also being the liaison between staff and management.
• Assist with portfolio wide projects/analysis outside assigned regional allocation of properties.
• Create and upkeep standard operating procedures for the Property Accounting team as well as providing supplemental training for select job duties to new team members.
• Focus on upskilling to harness technology solutions and analytics tools effectively.
• Share knowledge and expertise with the Property Accounting team to foster a workforce that is technically proficient and strategically focused.
• Review and reconcile key Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts including accruals, re-classes, recurring journal entries etc. as needed based on activity in the portfolio.
• Perform true ups to accounts in accordance with GAAP, as necessary, including true ups to various accounts and submitting tenant manual billings.
• Assist with the accounting and recording and/or reviewing of certain leasing transactions, including calculation of lease commissions, and percentage rent.
• On an ad-hoc basis work with other functions in the Accounting & Reporting group (Accounts Receivable, Lease Administration, Fixed Assets, and Development Accounting and Joint Venture Reporting) on certain projects to ensure complete understanding of processes and workflow.
• Assist with booking special accounting transactions as needed (ex. Acquisitions/dispositions)

Are You Qualified?

Required

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting or closely related discipline
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic proficiency with accounting software
• Ability to research and determine appropriate accounting treatment for various transactions

• Intermediate 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

Preferred

• 2-4 years of accounting experience
• CPA or in the process of obtaining CPA
• Intermediate level proficiency with JD Edwards (or related accounting software)

* Regency Centers will not sponsor employment-based immigration petitions or applications for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN visa, or permanent residency.

Personal Traits We Value:

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong 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

A Little Bit About Us:

Weown and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.

Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.


We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.


Benefits:

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit


Work/Life Balance

• 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)

Hybrid Work Schedule

• Modified in-office hours
• Dedicated remote work days

Financial Security

• 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

Health and Wellness

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health
• Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs

Community Focused

• 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company gift matching

Growth and Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities
• LinkedIn Learning premium subscription
• Professional membership support
• Employee Resource Groups

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*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify as to disability and/or protected veteran status when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.