Lease Auditor

Why You'll Love World Market

We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn't just celebrated—it's what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us!

We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you're looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you've found it!

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs.
• Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
• Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Work life balance and work from home flexibility
• Working with a team who thinks the world of you

• The Lease Auditor is responsible for auditing, analyzing, and reviewing leases across the World Market real estate portfolio.
• In this role, they will ensure all operating agreements and leases are in full compliance with World Market policies, procedures, and applicable governmental regulations.
• The Lease Auditor will be responsible for administration and review of all Common Area Maintenance (CAM) / Operating Expenses(“Additional Rent”) charges and determine if charges are compliant with Lease Documents.
• They will audit operating agreements and leases governing all leased properties to determine if Landlord has overbilled and if World Market has overpaid its obligations.
• They will also initiate processes to collect all monies owed back to World Market for over payments.
• Inputs all reconciliation invoices into tracking log/software systems
• Performs in-house desktop audits to determine if landlords have overbilled and/or World Market has overpaid its obligations
• Determines payment due dates based on lease language
• Gathers information pertaining to lease language, historical payments, and prior invoices to build an audit package to be discussed with Lease Administrator as needed
• Responds in a timely manner to landlords and internal auditors (if applicable)
• Sends out communication to landlords to reserve The Company's rights in performing an Audit as needed
• Enters Reconciliation information into software database
• Works with Director of Real Estate regarding upcoming renewals
• Photocopying, scanning, and faxing as needed
• Performs ad hoc projects as assigned

Hybrid

Work Location:

You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent relevant Lease Administration experience as described below in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail Lease Administration
• Knowledge of accounting, especially the treatment of real estate expenses under GAAP and FASB
• Relevant experience in a fast paced, multi-project, operational environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail and results oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to interpret complex commercial lease language related to real estate documentation
• Dependable and reliable with ability to work both…