Transactions and Technical Accoutant

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accounting Specialist in Cincinnati, OH to oversee the on- and off-boarding of acquired and disposed properties, and to perform technical accounting analyses including purchase price allocations and impairment evaluations.

The role offers visibility within the accounting department and collaboration with operating teams, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting quarterly and year-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or working toward CPA designation preferred.
• Analytical and technical skills with Excel/Word; MRI familiarity; AI tools preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and subsequent accounting for newly acquired or disposed properties, including month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Interpret and execute purchase and sale agreements with post-close proration calculations.
• Prepare common area maintenance and tax reconciliations for transacted properties.
• Review purchase price allocations for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Respond to urgent requests from internal partners regarding dispositions or acquisitions.
• Aid with asset impairment evaluations.
• Participate in other technical accounting analyses.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audits.
• Understand risks of responsible business activities and maintain related controls.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MRI

AI tools (Copilot)

Job description

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the coordination and accounting of activities related to the on- and off-boarding of newly acquired and disposed real estate assets. Additionally, this position participates in technical accounting related analysis, purchase price allocation valuations and impairment evaluation. This position offers high visibility within the accounting department along with various teams within the operating departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and subsequent accounting for newly acquired or disposed properties, including monitoring for month-end accruals, account reconciliations, and reviewing financial statements for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company accounting policy and procedures.
• Interpretation and execution of purchase and sale agreements, including the calculation of post-close proration true-ups on payables and receivables and settlements with counterparties.
• Prepare common area maintenance and tax reconciliations for transacted properties.
• Review purchase price allocation valuations prepared by third-party on newly acquired properties for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Respond to various urgent requests from internal business partners related to a property disposition or acquisition.
• Aid with asset impairment evaluations.
• Participate in other technical accounting analysis
• Respond to various quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit requests.
• Understand the risks of responsible business activities and maintain the related control effectiveness.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or working towards a CPA designation is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with MRI and familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills required.
• Meticulous attention to details and accuracy.

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