In the Real Estate (RE) Accounting Department, the Specialist coordinates and maintains all accounting for the tenants within Publix-owned shopping centers and ensures compliance with contractual obligations of the tenants’ leases. This includes documenting the activity of all shopping centers and ensuring that Publix’s financial statements are accurate by performing general ledger account analysis and reporting. The RE Accounting Specialist reports to the RE Accounting Supervisor.
Additional responsibilities include:
performing all accounting functions for tenants who lease space within Publix’s owned shopping center locations
handling the accounting conversion of all acquired properties
reviewing all financial transactions to ensure data is properly recorded and to communicate any inconsistencies to various business areas
calculating the amounts owed to (or due from) all tenants for expenses incurred for the previous year
managing the complete set-up and maintenance of all data into the SAP Real Estate Module
inputting abstract tenant lease information into the SAP Real Estate Module
providing financial accounting and analysis and verifying monthly entries posted to the General Ledger. The accounts include both income statement and balance sheet accounts for Real Estate Accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline with no relevant business experience or equivalent experience
knowledge of accounting principles and accounts receivables and accounts payables functions
knowledge of analytical techniques
ability to process a high volume of work accurately including good time management skills
research skills including the ability to interpret and comprehend legal documents (Real Estate leases)
excellent written and verbal communication skills
auditing skills and attention to detail
intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
must exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
must be flexible and highly productive
must be self-motivated
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
willingness to be a team player
willingness to work a variable work week schedule, which may include working long hours
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or another analytical discipline with 1-2 years’ experience in Real Estate or Accounting or 1 year experience in a Publix retail store
knowledge and understanding of legal and Real Estate terminology
knowledge various GAAP standards governing real estate accounting
knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and controls relating to Expense Payables
project management skills
knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) section 1-303 on Course of Performance, Course of Dealing, and Usage of Trade
knowledge of IRS Capitalization v. Repairs Audit Technique Guide.
knowledge of ASC 842 regulation governing lease accounting.
intermediate skill level in SharePoint, Compass, and BI (Business Intelligence)
advanced skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and SAP
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
