Lease Auditor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews and interprets lease/property documents.
• Collects required documentation from landlords necessary to effectively conduct audits including, but not limited to, operating expenses, co-tenancy, exclusive use.
• Reviews, researches, and validates lease compliance of landlord reconciled invoices for common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance, et al.
• Prepares supporting audit spreadsheets; provides clear and precise audit results.
• Accurately enters payments; identifies and report discrepancies in Lucernex.
• Responsible for collection of overcharges resulting from said audit findings; negotiates with landlords for timely resolution of all issues.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with landlords while requesting supporting documentation and/or settling disputes.
• Advises Manager, Lease Audit of unfavorable lease language related to occupancy costs and recommend improvements.
• Provides support to internal partners relating to occupancy cost concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills

• 5+ years relevant experience in commercial real estate lease administration and/or related accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self- starter with the ability to self-manage, adapt quickly, and interact professionally with all team member levels while working well both individually and in team settings.
• Strong customer service and team building skills.
• Ability to independently examine/interpret leases or other governing documents, analyze expense categories for reasonableness and accuracy, validate annual escalation statements, prepare variance reports and maintain audit work papers.
• Experience with Lucernex, a plus.
• Must be intuitive to appropriately assess and analyze risk, with strong problem solving/research/analytical skills to develop action plans to mitigate adverse impact to BBI.

Education