The role assists with accounts payable, monthly and quarterly close activities, account reconciliations, cash management, payroll-related accounting, vendor administration, compliance reporting, and recurring financial reporting. The position works closely with the Corporate Accounting Supervisor, Corporate Controller, other members of the accounting team, and internal departments to help ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.

Why DLC?
DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer: 

• Compensation and Benefits: 
  • o Competitive pay 
  • o 401K company match  
  • o Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
• Work-Life Balance: 
  • o Hybrid work model 
  • o 20+ paid days off annually 
  • o 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO 
  • o Paid parental leave 
• Career Development: 
  • o Industry-leading training and development 
  • o Open door policy  
  • o Industry trade shows and event access 
  • o Mentorship program

About the Role:

The Accounting Associate supports the Corporate Accounting team in the day-to-day accounting operations of the company and its related entities. The role assists with accounts payable, monthly and quarterly close activities, account reconciliations, cash management, payroll-related accounting, vendor administration, compliance reporting, and recurring financial reporting. The position works closely with the Corporate Accounting Supervisor, Corporate Controller, other members of the accounting team, and internal departments to help ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Support cash management activities, including cash receipts, weekly cash reporting, and cash flow schedules.
• Prepare bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items.
• Maintain monthly account reconciliation workbooks and organized supporting documentation.
• Assist with intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and balance tracking for assigned entities.
• Prepare recurring schedules and analyses used in monthly, quarterly, board, and management reporting.
• Assist with sales tax, income tax, insurance, audit, and other compliance-related schedules and requests.
• Research and resolve accounting, vendor, payment, and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable invoices and payment requests, including review of coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Support process documentation, workflow improvements, special projects, and other departmental priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred; relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with MRI, Nexus, Yardi, Concur, or similar accounting systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability and desire to learn new systems and processes.

The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

About DLC:
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.

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