Real Estate CAM Analyst

Alliance Resource Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Casual office culture

Exposure to real estate operations

Direct leadership interaction

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group in Irvine is seeking a CAM Analyst to manage common area maintenance and operating expense reconciliations across a multi-tenant portfolio. This hands-on role collaborates with accounting, finance, and property management to ensure accurate tenant billings in line with lease terms.

You'll prepare annual reconciliations, review lease terms, and support ad-hoc financial analysis. The team operates in a casual, collaborative environment with a hybrid schedule (three days in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of CAM analysis, property accounting, or lease administration experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease terms and expense recoveries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups).
• MRI or similar property management software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual CAM, insurance, and real estate tax reconciliations.
• Audit reconciliations for lease compliance, accuracy, and consistency with prior years.
• Interpret commercial leases and amendments to determine recoverable expenses.
• Prepare monthly tenant estimates and impound budgets based on current forecasts.
• Research and resolve tenant billing and recovery inquiries.
• Partner with property accountants to improve recovery accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

CAM analysis

Lease administration

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRI or similar property management software

Job description

A privately held real estate investment and operating company is seeking a CAM Analyst to join its collaborative Irvine team. The firm owns and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across multiple Western states and is known for creating high-quality, community-driven environments that bring together retail, dining, and service‑oriented tenants. The company culture is casual, stable, and team-oriented, with about 25–30 employees in the local office.

Position Summary

The CAM Analyst will handle all aspects of Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and operating expense reconciliations for a portfolio of multi‑tenant commercial properties. This is a hands‑on analytical role working closely with accounting, finance, and property management teams to ensure tenants are billed accurately and in accordance with lease terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual CAM, insurance, and real estate tax reconciliations.
• Audit reconciliations for lease compliance, accuracy, and consistency with prior years.
• Interpret commercial leases and amendments to determine recoverable expenses.
• Prepare monthly tenant estimates and impound budgets based on current forecasts.
• Research and resolve tenant billing and recovery inquiries.
• Partner with property accountants to improve recovery accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and ad‑hoc financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in CAM analysis, property accounting, or lease administration.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease terms and expense recoveries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups).
• Experience with MRI or similar property management software preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

What’s Offered

• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office).
• Casual office culture – jeans every day.
• Exposure to all aspects of real estate operations (finance, accounting, lease administration).
• Opportunity to work directly with leadership in a growing, privately held company.