Staff Accountant - Real Estate

La Senza is empowering women worldwide to feel sexy and confident every day with fashion lingerie at an incredible value. With nearly 200 stores in 15 countries, La Senza is the global destination for the hottest lingerie.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant - Real Estate is responsible for the oversight, auditing, and accuracy of leasing information. The role includes processing of timely payments to landlords and service providers. This position will also assist in preparing rent payment documentation, auditing, and reporting of sales data to landlords, and maintaining the accuracy of data in the brand’s real estate system (CoStar) for multiple entities. The Staff Accountant reports to the director of accounting at our Columbus, OH location.

RESPONSIBILITIES           

Must possess ability to:

• Maintain completeness and accuracy of lease accounting software (CoStar)
• Audit invoices for lease compliance, proper landlord fee inclusion and billing irregularities
• Resolve invoice errors and discrepancies through communication with landlords
• Prepare payment runs as needed (monthly, weekly, etc.)
• Reconcile landlord accounts
• Ensure compliance to GAAP and company standards and controls relating to leases
• Reconcile and maintain lease-related balance sheet accounts including preparing journal entries for lease accruals and other store occupancy activity
• Perform project accounting functions, including recording of asset values and appropriate project accruals (ROU Assets & Liabilities)
• Comply with legal and ethical standards
• Maintain excellent customer service with internal and external partners
• Assist with special projects, including real estate finance work (budgeting/forecasting, lease review and interpretation, tracking of store repair and maintenance projects, etc.)
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions
• Other Ad Hoc reporting and projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of experience in payables, accounting, audit, or finance
  • Real estate and/or retail experience is preferred, but not necessary
• Understanding of GAAP
• Ability to prepare work accurately and timely across multiple entities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Interest in advancement
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Prior experience with ERP accounting systems and Costar are preferred

EDUCATION      

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is required