Leasing Analyst

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Generous 401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

A leading real estate management firm is seeking a Lease Analyst in Chicago, IL. The role involves overseeing lease information for resorts, monitoring rent increases, and ensuring compliance with local laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in real estate or lease administration. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• BSc in Business, Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant capacity.
• Leadership abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor rent increases and manage lease information.
• Research local laws and ordinances applicable to leases.
• Work with counsel to interpret laws and update leases.
• Train property personnel on lease execution.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

3+ years of experience in real estate or lease administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automated accounting software

Job description

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Sr Director Talent Acquisition at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

Lease Analyst

ELS is hiring for the position of Lease Analyst in Chicago, IL.

What you’ll do:

The Lease Analyst, overseeing a portfolio of resorts, monitors and manages rent increase and lease information in an organized and efficient manner while understanding local laws and ordinances.

Your job will include:

• Monitor portfolio for monthly rent increases; read, interpret and update leases and ensure their accuracy.
• Research and be familiar with local laws and ordinances.
• Work with legal and local counsel in interpreting local laws for updates to leases.
• Run and review reports of activities and turnover for accuracy of rental rates.
• Recommend and update community lease types when necessary.
• Coordinate with community and regional managers to ensure timely and accurate mailing of rent increase letters.
• Respond promptly to questions from community managers regarding lease tracking.
• Train appropriate property personnel in lease execution and correctly tracking leases.
• Provide systems support to managers regarding rent charges, screening and processing of documents.
• Create and run reports to verify data in our automated accounting system, Manage America, and make corrections as necessary.
• Apply rent increase calculations per lease type; update leases with new language or market rents.
• Manage late fee profiles per lease type for each community.
• Review resident accounts and ledger for possible errors in rent charges or credits.
• Coordinate the new lease approval process.
• Track and meet all associated deadlines with implementing rents, charges and other fees.
• Run statistical analysis as requested.
• Assist Director in other projects as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Travel, as required, on a minimum basis.

Skills & experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience, preferably in a real estate, analyst, or lease administration capacity.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not necessary.
• Leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant web-based applications.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with automated accounting and rental software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaborative and facilitation skills and the ability to resolve potential conflicts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision plans
• Generous 401(k) employer match
• Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Real Estate, Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, and Hospitality