Commercial Lease Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Compliance -
Real Estate/Property
Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Commercial Lease Accounting Specialist
$65,000 - $75,000 + Bonus
Birmingham, AL
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Lease Accounting Specialist to join their corporate team. This position serves as a key link between real estate, accounting, and legal functions, ensuring the accurate administration of lease agreements and related financial obligations across a large portfolio of locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to work directly with landlords, property managers, and internal business partners.
Responsibilities- Manage lease-related financial obligations, including rent payments, CAM reconciliations, taxes, insurance, and other occupancy expenses
- Review lease agreements to ensure compliance with contractual terms and identify discrepancies, overcharges, or billing issues
- Monitor critical lease dates, including renewals, rent commencements, terminations, and expirations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords and property managers regarding lease administration and payment inquiries
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Construction, and Real Estate teams to resolve issues and support ongoing business needs
- Research and resolve lease-related discrepancies while maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready records
- Prepare and review estoppel certificates and other lease-related correspondence and documentation
- Maintain lease data and supporting records within lease administration systems, including Pro Lease and Yardi
- Generate and distribute required landlord reporting, including sales reports and other contractual reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within lease administration functions
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in lease administration, lease accounting, property management, commercial real estate, accounting, or a related field preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
- Experience with lease administration platforms such as Pro Lease, Yardi, or similar systems strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to interpret lease agreements and contractual language
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
$65,000 - $75,000 + Bonus
Birmingham, AL
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Lease Accounting Specialist to join their corporate team. This position serves as a key link between real estate, accounting, and legal functions, ensuring the accurate administration of lease agreements and related financial obligations across a large portfolio of locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to work directly with landlords, property managers, and internal business partners.
Responsibilities- Manage lease-related financial obligations, including rent payments, CAM reconciliations, taxes, insurance, and other occupancy expenses
- Review lease agreements to ensure compliance with contractual terms and identify discrepancies, overcharges, or billing issues
- Monitor critical lease dates, including renewals, rent commencements, terminations, and expirations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords and property managers regarding lease administration and payment inquiries
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Construction, and Real Estate teams to resolve issues and support ongoing business needs
- Research and resolve lease-related discrepancies while maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready records
- Prepare and review estoppel certificates and other lease-related correspondence and documentation
- Maintain lease data and supporting records within lease administration systems, including Pro Lease and Yardi
- Generate and distribute required landlord reporting, including sales reports and other contractual reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within lease administration functions
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in lease administration, lease accounting, property management, commercial real estate, accounting, or a related field preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
- Experience with lease administration platforms such as Pro Lease, Yardi, or similar systems strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to interpret lease agreements and contractual language
- Excellent verbal and written…
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