Accounting - Intern

**and**Phillips Edison & Company takes **PRIDE** in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO's culture is fueled by the **ENERGY** our team brings to work every day - to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO's culture is driven by our team's **CONNECTION** to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the **OPPORTUNITY** to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.Phillips Edison's operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.# **What you'll do:**The Property Accounting Intern will report to a Property Accounting Team Lead and work with other team members in person in our Cincinnati, OH office.* Gain a further understanding of the various accounting systems, the monthly accounting close process and reporting cycle, and further develop excel skills.* Assist in various month-end close functional team duties (i.e., review various rent charges for accuracy, ensure contract services are billed automatically based on contracts with vendors, monthly utility accrual preparation, fixed asset additions, disposals and completion of fixed asset roll- forwards)* Perform various special projects throughout the month (i.e., review invoices for accuracy of capitalization requirements, review depreciation additions, assist in the common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations for over 300 properties)## **What you'll learn:**Throughout the internship term this role provides the student with the following:* Develop techniques to reconcile accounting on the general ledger and how to resolve discrepancies.* Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels throughout the company.* Develop time management skills and the ability to be responsible for more than one project at a time.* Learn the process of documenting work performed on projects and communicating effectively with supervisors and other company personnel.# **What we're looking for:*** A current undergraduate student who is able to work full-time during the semester* A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Accounting or another business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel* Ability to work independently, with direction and guidance, and on a team (as needed)* Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities at onceWith consistent recognition as one of, PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel. PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through, and offers numerous wellness programs - including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes. At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.*We have moved to a new careers site. Applications submitted prior to March 20, 2026 have been archived. If you are interested in future roles, please create a new profile to receive tailored job alerts. We value your interest in Phillips Edison & Company and are excited to offer an enhanced experience through our new site.*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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phillips Edison & Company