Job Information
Brookfield Properties Accountant - Lease in United States
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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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
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