Lease Analyst

Aston Carter•Temple Terrace, FL

2d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lease Analyst will support a large commercial real estate portfolio by accurately abstracting leases, maintaining lease data in property management systems, and ensuring that financial obligations align with lease terms. This role involves detailed analysis of lease documents, reconciliation of tenant accounts, and preparation of reports that support effective property and portfolio management. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong commercial real estate and lease abstraction experience who enjoys working with both financial data and legal documentation.

Requirements

Approximately 3 years of commercial real estate or property leasing experience.
Strong understanding of leases, including lease abstractions and amendments.
Experience with lease abstraction in a commercial real estate environment.
Hands-on experience with Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and related reconciliations.
Experience with invoicing and accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.
Proficiency with property management software for lease setup, maintenance, and reporting.
Strong Excel skills for reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting.
Ability to interpret and apply lease language to financial and operational processes.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, review, and quality assurance.
Strong analytical skills for reviewing operating expenses, CAM charges, and variances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
Experience working with commercial real estate portfolios and multiple properties.
Experience in commercial leasing, lease contracts, and portfolio-level reporting.
Familiarity with recurring rent variance reporting and financial analysis.
Experience collaborating with property managers and landlords on tenant account issues.
Comfort working with both financial and legal documentation in a real estate context.

Responsibilities

Create and perform detailed abstracts for all new leases and lease amendments, and complete abstract packages for review.
Set up and maintain lease records in property management software, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
Interpret lease terms and lease language, enter relevant information into the system, and manage related reporting.
Set up and maintain pass-through worksheets for Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and Real Estate Taxes.
Review leases and existing abstractions to confirm accuracy and consistency with source documents.
Calculate percentage rent charges where applicable and ensure they are correctly reflected in the system.
Input cash receipts into property management software and follow standard operating procedures for monthly rent collections.
Collaborate with Property Managers to research and evaluate outstanding issues related to tenant accounts, including CAM expenses and budget analysis.
Maintain data in the lease database for both leased and owned properties, including abstraction of key data points and providing quality assurance for all data entered.
Perform invoice reviews to ensure they align with tenant lease obligations before remitting payment.
Produce monthly recurring rent variance reports and enter clear, accurate variance explanations.
Conduct preliminary reviews of operating expenses to confirm calculation accuracy and verify that supporting documentation has been provided.
Interact with landlords as needed to clarify lease terms, resolve discrepancies, and support ongoing lease administration.
Assist in the creation of standard forms, policies, and procedures related to lease administration and reporting.
Produce reports and analyses, including financial analyses, as required to support portfolio and property management decisions.