Audit & Rent Administrator

Overview

Dollar General is a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives of its employees. We offer career opportunities across Store locations, Distribution Centers, the Store Support Center, and our Private Fleet Team. Our mission is Serving Others.

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.

• Analyzes and calculates monthly rent and percentage rent based on lease provisions for assigned locations. Updates the lease terms database (LX; Lucernex) to ensure payments post to the correct accounts. Makes accrual/payable adjustments as needed. Discusses recurring problems with the manager to increase efficiency in the network. Evaluates new store openings including relocations and expansions. Initiates and manages the liquidated damages process from form creation (in MP) to collection of monies due.
• Performs desktop audit of pass-through expenses (Real Estate Taxes, Utilities, Common Area Maintenance, Repairs and Improvements including capital improvements, Security Systems, Salaries, Advertising/Signage, Insurance) and ensures prompt and accurate payment via LX. Researches and obtains documents to determine compliance with laws, lease terms, or internal standards. Communicates with Landlords, Lease Renewals, Rent Payables, Lease Compliance and Legal departments to resolve audit findings and secure financial recoveries.
• Administers variable payments in LX for bi-weekly payments and updates vendor-change data as provided by the vendor administrator. Researches rent statements and resolves outstanding balances.
• Provides backup support for Sr. Manager and/or Manager of Audit & Rent Administration as assigned. Prepares audit notification letters and maintains an audit-tracking database within LX.
• Assists in designing and developing comprehensive real estate audit procedures for identifying locations for in-depth audits. Maintains ongoing communication and relationships with Landlords and their representatives.

• Advanced communication skills for written and verbal communications with store and office personnel, Landlords, Attorneys, and Operations.
• Advanced problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a high-productive, deadline-oriented environment.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data to ensure the accurate payment of rent.
• Ability to operate mainframe and Windows-based software in a multi-software environment.
• Ability to make effective decisions aligned with company mission and values.
• Ability to be a team player and customer-service driven.
• Professional conduct in all work activities.
• Ability to interpret lease language to maintain leases in a no-default status.

• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  (KSAs) include advanced communication, problem solving, research, analytical, and Excel skills; ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment; general accounting knowledge; ability to organize, prioritize, and analyze rent payments; ability to operate Windows-based systems; and ability to make decisions that reflect company mission and values.
• Ability to be a team player and provide customer service.
• Professional demeanor and ability to conduct work to maintain no-default leases.