YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 750 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Le Chateau, Bluenotes, Aeropostale, Amnesia, West 49, Mandee, and Charlotte Russe.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions, and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

The Lease Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing financial and administrative functions that ensure accurate reporting of occupancy and other related costs for Canadian retail stores. This role will be part of the Lease Management team, which manages leases for over 8700 stores in Canada and the USA. The position reports to the Leasing Supervisor and is responsible for processing rent payments and reconciling rent accounts with landlords. The role ensures that rent payment is accurate and rent account is up to date.

What You’ll Do:

· Maintain an accurate monthly rent schedule by reviewing and processing all payment and vendor changes in a timely manner.

· Reconcile data from the accounting system with the rent worksheets.

· Update the legal and operational terms and provisions of the rent payment according to landlord’s rental notices and Lease Agreements.

· Calculate monthly rent payable with all related information reports

· Track and follow up with Landlords on year-end adjustments for the stores.

· Update accounting system for rental notices, year -end adjustments, and CAP invoices.

· Receive, verify and reconcile statement of accounts from landlords with our accounting records.

· Communicate with landlords for all accounting issues and reconciliations.

· Prepare other rent-related reports per management’s requirements from time to time.

What You’ll Need:

· Post-secondary education in a related field.

· 3 years of experience in an Accounting and/or Leasing position.

· Proficient in MS Office with intermediate or higher skill level in Excel.

· Experience using lease administration database software.

· Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.

· Ability to communicate with landlords effectively.

· Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Lawson ERP knowledge is an asset.

What we offer:

· Competitive Compensation Package

· Health and Dental Benefits Plan

· Paid Sick Days

· Employee Discount

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Ongoing Training and Development

· Career Advancement Opportunities

· Being part of an amazing, supportive, and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (required)
Leasing: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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Lease Accounting Support