General Accounting - FM-24850 - Lease Reconciliation Accountant in Fort Mill, South Carolina at Shoe Carnival

General Accounting - FM-24850 - Lease Reconciliation Accountant

At Shoe Carnival, our real estate footprint spans hundreds of locations and behind every great store is a team making sure every dollar is accounted for. We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven Lease Reconciliation Accountant to join our accounting team and play a key role in protecting the company's financial interests across our leased portfolio. If you're someone who loves untangling complex data, holding vendors accountable, and finding smarter ways to work, this is your kind of role.

The Lease Reconciliation Accountant is responsible for tracking and reconciling payments to landlords for common area maintenance, insurance, and real estate taxes for the company's many leased locations. This position performs quality assurance audits to ensure these payments are made in accordance with contractual terms.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, reconciles, and approves each landlords annual report of actual costs for common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance, ensuring that charges are in compliance with the terms of the lease.
• Assists Accounting Manager and the Real Estate team with improving the use of the companys lease administration and accounting software, Tango.
• Works and negotiates directly with landlords regarding the transparency and accuracy of information provided.
• Works with internal and independent auditors on compliance associated with leases.
• Works with and schedules third-party audit firms that assist with quality assurance over the lease reconciliation process.
• Participates in monthly close and review of activity related to leases and other assigned projects.
• Assists with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assists in the preparation of material for the Companys independent auditor.
• Completes ad hoc Accounting Department projects as requested by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field and/or at least 4 years of commensurate experience acquired through direct employment and/or internships required.
• Prior experience in internal audit, lease administration, lease reconciliation, and reading and understanding contracts a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and convey a professional image.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with management and associates at all levels.
• Efficient and detail-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to take initiative and continually look for ways to improve processes.
• Experience with large scale accounting systems, such as Tango, BI360 and Microsoft Dynamics GP(Great Plains) a plus.

Total Rewards:

The Shoe Carnival, Inc. Total Rewards program offers eligible associates highly competitive benefits, including the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Time)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Disability, and Voluntary Benefits
• Fitness Membership Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee & Family Discounts
• Relocation Opportunities

Ready to put your accounting expertise to work in a role with real impact? Apply today and join a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We'd love to see what you bring to the table.

Shoe Carnival, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.