Accounting Clerk, Real Estate

Abercrombie & Fitch • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Accounting Clerk, Real Estate supports lease-related payment operations for the Global Payments team, which is responsible for company payables and disbursements worldwide. The role manages an assigned portfolio of domestic and international stores, audits landlord charges, and ensures accurate and timely payments in accordance with lease terms. It partners with internal teams and external landlords to improve accuracy, resolve issues, and deliver cost savings.

The position also supports store openings, renewals, and closures; maintains lease and vendor information; investigates payment variances; and handles ad hoc requests. A&F Co. describes itself as a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, operating Abercrombie and Hollister brands across multiple regions and through e-commerce sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of experience in Accounting Operations or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and interpret lease or contract terms.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lease or real estate systems; CoStar is preferred.
• Invoice auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment activity for an assigned domestic and international store portfolio.
• Audit landlord invoices against lease terms and resolve discrepancies and disputes.
• Process landlord payments and support weekly and monthly rent runs.
• Maintain lease data in CoStar for new stores and renewals.
• Track savings identified through invoice audit reviews.
• Partner with landlords on billing questions and outstanding balances.
• Support store lifecycle activities, including openings, renewals, and closures.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate unusual activity.
• Collaborate with internal Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Tax partners.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and support ad hoc requests.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Mental health and wellness app access through Headspace
• Paid caregiver leave
• Mobile stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year
• Work-from-anywhere days on Mondays and Fridays for most roles, plus six work-from-anywhere weeks per year
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all company brands
• Career advancement opportunities and promotion from within
• Access to Associate Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level