Transactions and Technical Accoutant

Phillips Edison & Company; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Edison & Company in Cincinnati seeks a Transactions and Technical Accountant to coordinate accounting for on- and off-boarding of real estate assets and contribute to technical accounting analyses, including purchase price allocations and impairments.

The role offers visibility within the accounting team and requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA preferred, strong Excel/MRI skills, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely audits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills with attention to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) required.
• Experience with MRI software is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting for on- and off-boarding of real estate assets.
• Analyze technical accounting issues and assist with purchase price allocations and impairments.
• Prepare reconciliations, month-end close activities, and support audits.
• Respond to internal partner requests related to dispositions or acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

**and**Transactions and Technical Accoutant page is loaded## Transactions and Technical Accoutantlocations: Cincinnatitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR100017**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.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.