A retail client of ours in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is seeking an interim Lease Accounting Manager (100% remote work model).
Yardi ERP experience required.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee ASC 842 lease accounting with a focus on lessee accounting; lessor experience is secondary.
- Review and manage lease footnotes and disclosure outputs for accuracy.
- Supervise a team of 2–3 remote staff members
- Process property lease rent payments and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges based on lease terms.
- Handle collection of lease revenues.
- Identify and resolve mismatches between lease reports vs. lease agreements (in Yardi system).
- Analyze and interpret lease reports, including leases showing zero or inconsistent values, and adjust or correct as needed.
- Troubleshoot and reconcile issues arising from non-standard lease terms
- Provide real-time issue escalation to leadership, avoiding delays in resolution.
- Optionally support import accounting if experienced, though not a core part of the role.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance required
- Lease accounting experience required
- Prior hands-on Yardi experience is a must: navigating leases, processing payments, and validating reports.
- CPA preferred
- Proven ability to manage remote teams.
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex lease data and disclosures.
- Proactive communicator: ability to flag and discuss issues in real time.
- Ability to work in a manual and error-prone environment; must not rely on reports being correct by default.
- Familiarity with property leases showing irregular or incorrect data
Benefits Include:
- Medical , Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with 401(k) offering.
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