Senior Joint Venture Accountant, Corporate Accounting & Reporting in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania at Brixmor Property Group

The Senior Joint Venture Accountant is a key member of the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team and will oversee the day-to-day accounting for the Companys joint ventures. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate books and records, coordinating the monthly and quarterly close, and preparing financial and partner reporting packages. In addition, the Senior Joint Venture Accountant will assist with the Companys broader internal and external financial reporting activities and support the accounting and compliance requirements associated with the Companys debt and equity arrangements. This position will work closely with joint venture stakeholders, property accounting, construction accounting, treasury, tax, legal, asset management, and external auditors. This role requires strong ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines and ad hoc projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Joint Venture Accountant is responsible for the timely execution of the following activities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and monthly close for the Companys joint ventures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, variance analyses, and maintenance of the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable joint venture agreements.
• Support the Companys quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including SEC filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, financial statement disclosures, earnings releases, supplemental reporting, and internal management reporting.
• Assist with the accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements associated with the Companys debt and equity activities, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, covenant compliance, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for joint venture partners, third-party property managers, and other service providers, coordinating the receipt and review of property-level financial information and resolution of accounting matters.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly joint venture financial statements, financial reporting and partner reporting packages, and related analyses.
• Account for partner contributions, distributions, ownership interests, intercompany activity, management fees, financing activity, and other joint venture transactions.
• Support the Companys consolidation process, including elimination entries, noncontrolling interest calculations, and related reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with the accounting and reporting provisions of joint venture agreements and maintain appropriate supporting documentation for significant transactions.
• Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memos for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, contributions, and other joint venture and corporate accounting matters.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation and resolve audit inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, standardize processes, and increase efficiency through automation and data analytics.
• Assist the Manager, Corporate Accounting & Reporting with special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Two to three years of relevant accounting experience, with public accounting, real estate, joint venture, or corporate accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, consolidations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with joint venture accounting, real estate accounting, or investment accounting preferred.
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements and public company financial reporting preferred.
• Experience with debt and equity accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to research accounting guidance, analyze transactions, and document accounting conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a close process and manage multiple recurring deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand both the overall transaction and the underlying accounting detail.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-directed, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively across an organization and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters clearly and concisely.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards, Workiva, and Power BI preferred.
• Team-oriented approach, positive attitude, sound judgment, and unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Brixmor offers a hybrid work schedule (first three days of the week in the office, the balance remote optional), very competitive pay commensurate with background and responsibilities plus a benefits and perks package that supports career engagement, growth, good health and connection with teammates and our communities.

EOE (Brixmor is an Equal Opportunity Employer)

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