Leasing Analyst

Role Summary

1. Lease & Utilities Accounting Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end review, analysis, and reconciliation of rental and utility expenses across leased properties. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains audit-ready documentation, and serves as a key liaison between lessors, operations, and the financial reporting team.

Key Responsibilities

Lease & Utilities Oversight

• Review monthly rental and utility charges for accuracy and completeness
• Validate billing against lease agreements, escalation clauses, and usage metrics
• Coordinate with lessors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely adjustments

Reconciliation & Documentation

• Perform monthly reconciliations of rent and utility accounts
• Maintain detailed audit trails for corrections, disputes, and approvals
• Prepare supporting schedules for accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications

Financial Reporting Support

• Provide insights and variance analysis to the financial reporting team
• Assist in month-end close activities related to lease and utility accounts
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting of occupancy-related expenses

Process & Compliance Enablement

• Develop SOPs, checklists, and templates for rental/utilities workflows
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives in ERP platforms (e.g., Business Central, LS Central)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in lease accounting, utilities analysis, or expense reconciliation
• Strong understanding of lease structures, billing cycles, and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Business Central preferred)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across teams and vendors
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to exception handling and risk mitigation

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-location operations or retail environments
• Familiarity with IFRS 16 / ASC 842 lease accounting standards
• Ability to design audit-ready documentation and enable cross-functional clarity