Accountant - Lease

Company:  Brookfield Properties
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for mastering all phases of analysis, administration, and processing of all lease data and charges, including data verification, analysis and preparation of all billings, such as monthly recurring charges, real estate tax and percentage rent. Lease data is used by all areas of the company. As such, it is extremely important that the data be accurate and updated on a timely basis. This person will gain a working knowledge of how JDE set-up impacts company-wide reporting and will comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Complete all legal documents based on department guidelines, including abstraction, review, interpretation, input, and analysis of the information
  • Reconcile, bill and analyze current and prior annual tenant real estate tax obligations in accordance with specific lease requirements
  • Complete tenant billing recoveries for common area maintenance and utilities
  • Process overage rent, including review of non-standard setup and completion of monthly billing
  • Maintain all tracking schedules
  • Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve tenant disputes and inquiries in a timely manner, including finance, legal, and accounting
  • Prepare analysis of financial impacts related to co-tenancy inquiries
  • Identify and escalate problematic lease language that is financially detrimental or difficult to efficiently administer
  • Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions
  • Special projects as required

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 2 years of commercial real estate experience preferred
  • Naturally driven to meet expected deadlines
  • Detail oriented
  • Understanding of basic accounting and business principles
  • Knowledge of Excel and personal computer software
  • Good written and oral communication skills

Benefit Information

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
  • 401(k) Company matching
  • 401(k) Vests on Day 1
  • Career development programs
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
  • Paid Volunteer Hours
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
  • Wellness and mental health resources
  • Pet insurance offering
  • Childcare Assistance
  • Commuter benefits
  • A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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