Property Accountant

**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 Westport, CT. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely after the training period. This individual 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, and perform account reviews, reconciliations, and leasing transaction accounting. They will also collaborate with other Accounting \& Reporting functions on projects and assist with special transactions as needed. **What You’ll Be Doing:** * Prepare the month\-end financial statements with supporting schedules/spreadsheets for assigned properties within regional portfolio to ensure compliance with GAAP. * Focus on upskilling to harness technology solutions and analytics tools effectively. * Share knowledge and expertise with the Property Accounting team to foster a workforce that is technically proficient and strategically focused. * Function as the primary contact with Property Management and Leasing teams for all aspects of A\&R. * Work in conjunction 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 activity in the portfolio. * Perform true ups to accounts in accordance with GAAP, as necessary, including true ups to various accounts and submitting tenant manual billings. * Assist with the 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, and Development Accounting and Joint Venture Reporting) on certain projects to ensure complete understanding of processes and workflow. * Assist with booking special accounting transactions as needed (ex. Acquisitions/dispositions) Are You Qualified? Required * Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or closely related discipline * Intermediate level 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