Leasing Administrator

Mgaaonline; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CITITRENDS is seeking a Lease Administrator to manage the accounting and auditing of leases for the Company's stores and offices. This role supports a positive work culture and change management within a multi-location retail environment.

The ideal candidate will handle lease payments, renewals, CAM taxes and insurance, and will interpret lease terms while ensuring accurate payables and timely billing. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years related accounting/real estate lease experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to interpret lease provisions and resolve disputes.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial transactions for store lease payments, renewals, CAM taxes and insurance.
• Ensure timely billing and other financial transactions.
• Compile monthly rent roll for stores and submit changes management.
• Administer lease accounting, impound reconciliation, invoices, and real estate payables.
• Interpret lease provisions and dispute charges not permitted under the lease.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Lease interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database software

Internet

Job description

CITITRENDS is seeking a Lease Administrator who will be responsible for the accounting and auditing of the leases for the Company's stores and offices. The Lease Administrator will play a critical role in building a positive work culture, driving employee involvement, and supporting change management efforts within the retail organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ OUTCOMES

• Oversee the company's financial transactions for stores lease payments, renewals, common area maintenance, taxes and insurance expenses.
• Ensures that billing and all other financial transactions are being taken care of in a timely manner.
• Compile monthly rent roll for assigned stores and submit changes management.
• Administer lease accounting functions for assigned group of stores, including impound reconciliation, scanning invoices, creating check requests and maintaining real estate payables.
• Must be able to interpret lease provisions and dispute charges not permitted under the terms of the lease.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have excellent computer skills with an understanding of spreadsheets, database software, and the internet
• Must be well organized and have a strong ability to pay attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate with others, identify problems, and resolve potential conflicts
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills are critical
• Ability to read and understand documents such as general correspondence, department reports and office procedures, and understand legal documents and statutes. Ability to communicate effectively with landlords, and fellow associates.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• This position requires travel as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training in the area of accounting and/or administration of real estate leases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use their hands to handle or feel objects and must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law are prohibited.

This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location retail environment. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

CITITRENDS is an equal opportunity employer.