Lease Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Provides support to the Account Manager in managing all aspects of lease administration services to our

real estate client accounts including but not limited to, lease administration, database management,

accounts receivable, monthly rent preparation, and desk-top audit services. The Lease Administrator will

ensure all lease administration services are provided in compliance with operation standards and

contractual key performance indicators.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Participate in the day-to-day management of the lease administration for client real estate and

equipment portfolios with special attention to account activities, vendor management, landlord

issues, invoicing, and any other lease administration matters.

 Abstract lease amendments, sublease agreements, renewals and extensions, and ancillary real

estate documents.

 Provide database management support and validate data integrity and completeness.

 Ensure lease records contain accurate, up-to-date details for the timely and correct payment of

rent and other financial obligations.

 Maintain database with key information, including gross sales, landlord contacts and lease

payments.

 Assist with monthly rent process and update annual recurring rent estimates in accordance with

the terms of the lease.

 Review monthly rent statements and invoices from landlord and enter one-time expenses,

including but not limited to, percent rent, common area maintenance, insurance, real estate tax,

utilities and other rebillable expenses.

 Apply any receivables associated with sublease tenants within lease administration database.

 Perform desk-top audit of year end expenses in compliance with reconciliation requirements in the

lease documents. Actively track and identify any potential cost savings or discrepancies.

 Enter CPI or other rent escalations and amortization schedules for capital improvement repairs.

Ensure compliance with landlord and tenant obligations and validate the terms are in-line with the

lease documents.

 Verify calculation of base year expenses and any expense cap or stop identified in the lease

documents.

 Review and validate the calculation of tenant pro-rata share and expense gross-ups.

 Process certificate of insurance, estoppel and SNDA requests.

 Execute and maintain current processes and procedures. Update client playbook accordingly.

 Contribute to developing and recommending best practices to continually improve and streamline

lease administration processes.

 Participate in client meetings involving internal stakeholders, as necessary.

 Serve as second level point of contact for any lease administration concerns.

 Maintain a strong working relationship with client. Participate in monthly meetings with account

manager and client to review ongoing lease administration operations and tasks.

 This role requires someone to work inside the office or remote

 Travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFACTIONS:

 Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

 2+ years of commercial lease administration, property management or property accounting

experience.

 Understanding and comprehension of lease language related to operating and audit provisions.

 Prior experience with commercial leases and lease administration/lease accounting software

helpful.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 Strong organization and analytical skills.

 Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

 Exceptional time management skills, and able to problem solve creatively and resourcefully.

 Strong proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, SharePoint, and similar programs.

 Understanding and comprehension of commercial real estate leases, knowledge of operating and

audit provisions in real estate leases.

 Effectively support more than one account manager or client account simultaneously and

successfully.

 Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

 Accept new challenges and opportunities without difficulty.

 Pro-active, motivated, and diligent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands represent the requirements employees must be able to perform the essential job

functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

 Regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a computer,

communicate, listen, and assess information. Visual requirements also include distant, close and

color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to