Lease Administrator

Confidential; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Lease Administrator to manage lease documentation for approximately 80 leases, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. You will track critical terms, payments, renewals and amendments, serving as the main contact for lease inquiries.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, abstracting terms, monitoring dates, coordinating document execution, and supporting audits and reporting across real estate, finance and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in lease administration or related real estate roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures and terminology.
• Experience with lease management software (MRI, Yardi, CoStar, LeaseQuery, Lucernex).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain lease records, including new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments and terminations.
• Abstract key lease terms (rent, escalations, options, CAM, insurance, taxes) into systems.
• Monitor renewals, expirations, rent escalations and notice deadlines with reminders.
• Coordinate execution of lease documents and ensure proper filing and retention.
• Review lease documents for accuracy and flag discrepancies for review.
• Process rent payments, reconciliations and billing adjustments with accounting.
• Assist with CAM reconciliations and respond to inquiries from landlords or tenants.
• Support audits, financial reporting and compliance with ASC 842 / IFRS 16 as applicable.
• Prepare lease summaries, reports and dashboards for management.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, brokers, attorneys and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Lease admin

Data accuracy

Time management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance

Tools

MRI

Yardi

CoStar

LeaseQuery

Lucernex

Job description

The Lease Administrator is responsible for managing, reviewing, and maintaining lease documentation and related data for approximately 80 leases to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of lease obligations. This role supports real estate, finance, and legal teams by tracking critical lease terms, payments, renewals, and amendments while serving as a key point of contact for lease-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

The Lease Administrator is responsible for managing, reviewing, and maintaining lease documentation and related data for approximately 80 leases to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of lease obligations. This role supports real estate, finance, and legal teams by tracking critical lease terms, payments, renewals, and amendments while serving as a key point of contact for lease-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain lease records, including new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, and terminations


• Abstract key lease terms (rent, escalations, options, CAM charges, insurance, taxes, etc.) into lease management systems


• Monitor critical dates such as renewals, expirations, rent escalations, and notice deadlines; issue timely reminders


• Coordinate execution of lease documents and ensure proper filing and record retention


• Review lease documents for accuracy and consistency; flag discrepancies or risks for legal or management review


• Process rent payments, reconciliations, and billing adjustments in coordination with accounting/finance teams


• Assist with CAM reconciliations and respond to landlord or tenant inquiries


• Support audits, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842 / IFRS 16, if applicable)


• Prepare lease summaries, reports, and dashboards for management


• Communicate with landlords, tenants, brokers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders as needed


• Ensure lease administration processes follow company policies and best practices

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• 5+ years of experience in lease administration, real estate administration, or contract management (preferred)


• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures and terminology


• Experience with lease management software (e.g., MRI, Yardi, CoStar, LeaseQuery, Lucernex) preferred


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively

Skills & Competencies

• Contract interpretation and document management


• Data accuracy and quality control


• Time management and deadline tracking


• Problem-solving and analytical thinking


• Collaboration across legal, finance, and real estate teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.