Property Accountant (hybrid)

Regency Centers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23+ PTO days annually

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Jacksonville, FL is looking for a Property Accountant to prepare tenant reconciliations and review lease agreements. This hybrid role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in accounting software. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenant reconciliations for reimbursable expenses.
• Review tenant recovery lease language and set-ups.
• Prepare annual tenant recovery budgets.
• Collaborate with Accounting & Reporting team on projects.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

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 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. The role also involves reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet and income statement accounts, performing monthly true‑up entries in accordance with GAAP, collaborating with the Accounting & Reporting team on projects, booking special accounting transactions as needed, and applying strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Are You Qualified?

Required

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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

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.