Property Accountant; hybrid

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. The successful candidate will prepare month‑end financial statements for regional properties in accordance with GAAP, serve as the primary accounting contact for Property Management and Leasing teams, perform account reviews, reconciliations, and lease transaction accounting, and collaborate with other Accounting & Reporting functions on projects and special transactions as needed.

• Prepare month‑end financial statements with supporting schedules/spreadsheets for assigned properties within the regional portfolio to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Upskill and harness technology solutions and analytics tools effectively.
• Share knowledge and expertise with the Property Accounting team to foster a technically proficient and strategically focused workforce.
• Act as the primary contact for Property Management and Leasing teams for all aspects of A&R.
• Work 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.
• Review and reconcile key Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts including accruals, re‑classes, recurring journal entries, etc., as needed based on portfolio activity.
• Perform true‑ups to accounts in accordance with GAAP, including true‑ups to various accounts and submitting tenant manual billings.
• Assist with accounting and recording 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, Development Accounting, and Joint Venture Reporting) on projects to ensure complete understanding of processes and workflow.
• Assist with booking special accounting transactions (e.g., acquisitions/dispositions).

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic proficiency with accounting software.
• 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.

• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• CPA or in the process of obtaining CPA.

• 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.

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more.

• 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)

• Modified in‑office hours
• Dedicated…