Property Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment. Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

Responsibilities

• Gain a further understanding of the various accounting systems, the monthly accounting close process and reporting cycle, and further develop excel skills.
• Assist in various month-end close functional team duties (i.e., review various rent charges for accuracy, ensure contract services are billed automatically based on contracts with vendors, monthly utility accrual preparation, fixed asset additions, disposals and completion of fixed asset roll‑forwards).
• Perform various special projects throughout the month (i.e., review invoices for accuracy of capitalization requirements, review depreciation additions, assist in the common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations for over 300 properties).

Requirements

• A current undergraduate student who is able to work full-time during the semester.
• A current university student enrolled in a degree‑seeking program studying Accounting or another business‑related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to work independently, with direction and guidance, and on a team (as needed).
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities at once.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Develop techniques to reconcile accounting on the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop skills to interact with professionals at varying levels.
• Develop time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Learn to document work and communicate effectively with supervisors.

Benefits

• Consistent recognition as one of Cincinnati's top workplaces for 10 consecutive years.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through various employee resource groups.
• Numerous wellness programs, including an on‑site fitness facility and fitness classes.
• Meaningful interactions with colleagues, creating an energetic, high‑performing, yet relaxed work environment.

Schedule

Full‑time during the semester.