Leasing Administrator

Coastal Georgia Apartment Association; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CITITRENDS is seeking a Lease Administrator to manage accounting and auditing of leases for the company’s stores and offices. The role supports a positive work culture and change management within the retail organization.

The position requires strong numerical, communication, and organizational skills, with travel as needed. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 2–4 years related experience in accounting or real estate leases.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial transactions for stores lease payments, renewals, CAM, taxes, and insurance.
• Ensure billing and financial transactions are handled in a timely manner.
• Compile monthly rent roll and submit changes management.
• Administer lease accounting for stores, including impound reconciliation, scanning invoices, creating check requests, and maintaining real estate payables.
• Interpret lease provisions and dispute charges not permitted under lease terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet literacy

Detail oriented

Oral communication

Written communication

Document interpretation

Mathematical accuracy

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2–4 years related experience

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.