Sr. Lease Anlayst

Job#: 1351974

Job Description:

SR. LEASE ANALYST

Hybrid - 2 days/week in Deerfield

6 month contract-to-hire

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for auditing and approving lease-related expenses according to WAG procedures and policies. 
• Ensures compliance with WAG policies and procedures and SOX-related compliance policies. 
• Supports internal/external audits. 
• Completes thorough and detailed audits and reviews of lease related invoices and expenses to evaluate landlord compliance to applicable leases, the accuracy of financial information, and the effectiveness and efficiency of management controls. 
• Responsible for special project analysis, landlord default resolution, and providing direction, guidance, and training of Service Provider staff.
• * Verifies obligation and approves disbursements for lease-related expenses processed by Service Provider, such as rent, common area maintenance, insurance, utilities.
•  * Interprets lease language, abstracts leases, and translates information to summarize payment obligations within lease database. Works with multiple departments to ensure the proper handling of Walgreens legal obligations under the terms of the lease contracts. 
• * Ensure accurate monthly lease payments. 
• * Review and approve Service Provider updates to lease dates and general terms, including lease modifications, extensions, and terminations. 
• * Provides accurate and timely response to internal and external partners, including Landlords, Property Managers, Real Estate Law, Real Estate, Store Operations, Tax, Accounting, etc. 
• * Works on special projects and plays an integral part in improving systems, processes, and creating efficiencies to enhance the Real Estate management process for Company and Service Provider. 

Qualifications:

• * Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• * Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• * Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• * Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• * Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Education/Experience:

• * A2 - BA/BS + at least 1 years OR High School/ GED + at least 4 years 
• * Bachelors Degree and at least 1 year of experience as a paralegal or in accounting, finance, business management or auditing, or 
• * High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience as a paralegal or in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.

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