Real Estate Accounting Specialist, Receivables - Lakeland

About the role

This position ensures the integrity and accuracy of tenant records, billing, and financial reporting for company-owned shopping centers and stores, while supporting the day-to-day function of the real estate department. It impacts Publix’s property management performance, the success of real estate teams, and the correct and efficient recording of tenant income, enabling continued real estate-focused growth and upholding Publix’s reputation for excellence in real estate property management.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all leases and ancillary legal documentation (e.g., amendments, addendums, agreements, declarations, assignments) for tenants leasing space within Publix-owned shopping centers to ensure accurate lease records and administration.
• Provide support for day-to-day inquiries and training assistance for the real estate department.
• Calculate the amounts due from (or owed to) all tenants for expenses incurred for the previous year of occupancy.
• Analyze and verify monthly accruals and journal entries posted to multiple general ledger accounts (e.g., income statements, balance sheet accounts) to create monthly reporting/schedules for each GL account.
• Perform accounting for the closing transaction for land and shopping center acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another analytical discipline, or equivalent experience, or an equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position.
• Two years in an analytical field or role, such as finance, accounting, or real estate (e.g., common area maintenance settlements).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivables and accounts payables functions, as well as accounting regulations.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Basic Microsoft Access skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in general real estate or accounting, or 1 year of experience as a Publix retail associate.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal and real estate terminology, including Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) section 1-303 on Course of Performance, Course of Dealing, and Usage of Trade.
• Knowledge of various GAAP standards governing real estate accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and controls relating to Expense Payables.
• Intermediate Microsoft Access skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP, Compass, or BWP (Business Workplace) applications.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year-end Holiday Bonus:
  • First year of continuous employment: 15 hours of pay.
  • Second year of continuous employment: one week’s pay (if employed through the issue date of the bonus check).
  • Subsequent years: two weeks’ pay.

For a full list of benefits, visit Publix Benefits.