Lease Administrator: CAM Billing & MRI Specialist

FTS, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Lease Administrator to manage the full lease life cycle across a commercial portfolio. You will interpret complex leases, maintain MRI data, and drive CAM billings and annual reconciliations.

The role requires 3+ years of commercial lease administration, MRI Software proficiency, and advanced Excel skills, with collaboration across Property Management and Accounting to stay audit-ready.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial lease administration experience (Office, Retail, or Industrial).
• MRI Software proficiency required (experience with MRI lease abstraction modules preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, complex reconciliation modeling).
• Proven mastery of CAM billing, annual reconciliations, pro-rata calculations, and commercial lease terminology (caps, recoveries, exclusions).
• Strong analytical skills with professional written/verbal communication for tenant-facing resolution.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

Responsibilities

• Abstract, input, and update lease terms, critical dates, rent schedules, and options in MRI Software to maintain accurate property databases.
• Prepare monthly/annual CAM billings and perform full annual reconciliations, including pro-rata share calculations and tenant true-up statements.
• Analyze complex commercial lease terms, caps, exclusions, and gross-up provisions to enforce accurate CAM, taxes, and insurance Billing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenant CAM inquiries or disputes; collaborate with Property Managers and Accountants to align lease data with budgets and audit standards.
• Monitor renewal options, rent escalations, and expiration dates, informing stakeholders well in advance.
• Assist with budget forecasting, track historical expense trends, maintain organized tenant ledgers, and provide audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Lease administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate

Tools

MRI Software

Job description

FTS, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Lease Administrator to manage the full lease life cycle across a commercial portfolio. You will interpret complex leases, maintain MRI data, and drive CAM billings and annual reconciliations.

The role requires 3+ years of commercial lease administration, MRI Software proficiency, and advanced Excel skills, with collaboration across Property Management and Accounting to stay audit-ready.