Leasing Analyst

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

This position is responsible for processing monthly lease payments and annual lease-related settlements for all Spencer’s and Spirit leased locations, ensuring payments are accurate and comply with negotiated lease terms. The role also maintains the company’s third-party lease administration software and supports the integrity of related lease data.

Key responsibilities include auditing and processing landlord invoices, preparing percentage rent filings and payments, submitting required monthly sales reports, and supporting month-end General Ledger activities such as journal entries, variance explanations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Prepare and process monthly rent batches using the lease administration system, ensuring all payments comply with lease terms.
• Audit and process annual lease year-end settlements, miscellaneous landlord invoices, and other lease-related increases to ensure lease compliance.
• Prepare and process percentage rent filings and payments required under lease agreements; maintain breakpoint and percentage rent data in the lease administration system.
• Manage payments and reconcile adjustments related to new leases and lease amendments.

• Ensure uploaded sales data is accurate and complete; process monthly electronic sales reports for landlords.
• Reconcile and process Spirit daily rent batches.
• Ensure proper account coding for Spirit refund checks, including security deposits, cancelled deals, and other miscellaneous receipts.

• Prepare monthly accruals and reclass journal entries. Manage all lease accounting balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Review monthly variances and collaborate with Real Estate and FP&A teams to resolve variance and lease-related questions.

• Serve as the primary contact for landlords regarding finance-related lease questions.
• Perform other lease accounting-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant retail lease accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-site lease accounting software packages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, as well as integrated General Ledger and Accounts Payable applications; PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Able to meet tight deadlines during the monthly close process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed to support lease responsibilities, particularly during Spirit season.

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.