Tenant Account Specialist

About this Opportunity:

At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Tenant Account Specialist to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.The Tenant Account Specialist (TAS) acts as the liaison between Regency and the Tenant. The TAS is the face of Regency and manages the relationship and related outstanding balances with our significant Tenant base. The TAS is responsible for applying payments, reviewing, and analyzing performance trends on significant tenants to ensure cash application and delinquencies are followed up on and elevated if necessary. TAS is responsible for pursuing significant tenants' open AR balances by following up with issues related to lease contract interpretation and reconciliation calculations by working with property accounting, legal, property management and 3rd party auditors to resolve with tenants. Additionally, the TAS provides monthly comments and reporting on top balances for Regency's significant tenants.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for applying tenant payments and pursuing significant tenants' open AR balances by following up with issues related to lease contract interpretation and reconciliation calculations by working with Property Accounting, Legal, Property Management and 3rd party auditors to resolve with tenants.
• Manage significant tenant dispute/open inquiries within the dispute database by providing tenant's information, summary of dispute, and disputed amount. Be a liaison between tenant and Property Accounting team. When escalation required, facilitate dispute resolution with Property Accounting, Property Management and/or Legal.
• Coordinate recovery audits with tenant representatives or 3rd party auditors; work with Property Manager, Tenant Dispute Accountant, Manager of AR Reporting & Collections, Property Accounting, Legal and the auditor to resolve issues and perform all necessary steps through issuance of audit finding letter.
  
  

Are You Qualified?

• Bachelor's degree with preference in accounting, finance or business-related field OR equivalent work experience in a related field
• 1-3 years previous experience in a professional office environment
• 1-3 years previous experience working in an Accounts Receivable department preferred

• 1-3 years previous collections and dispute resolution experience

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge JD Edwards or other financial reporting software preferred
  
  

Personal Traits We Value:

• Strong attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks
• Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines
• Decisiveness, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Priority setting, organization and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal savvy, customer focus, oral and written communication)
• Trust and integrity
• Strong relationship building skills (among tenants and peers)
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Writing with precise language to creatively communicate complex information writing to tenants, legal reps, 3rd party auditors, PA, PMs & ROs interpreting lease language and explaining billing

A Little Bit About Us:

We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.

Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program.

We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.

Benefits:

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes:

• 401(k) + Profit Sharing plan with generous company match
• 3 medical insurance plan options with prescription drug coverage, telemedicine, Pharmacy Advisor, Medical Expert Option and Hinge Health (MSK)
• Dental insurance including coverage for adult & children orthodontics
• Vision insurance
• Award winning incentive-based wellbeing program
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military)
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability
• Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft)
• Anniversary stock grant awards
• Educational assistance
• Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Management Assistance Program (MAP)
• Matching charitable gifts
• Flexible paid time off
• Volunteer time off
• Paid holidays

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

• 1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA