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Under close supervision, the Analyst, Lease Accounting Services reconciles rental transactions/ledgers and charges based on lease provisions and corrects and adjusts the monthly recurring payment set-up as requested by the landlord, when required by lease. The Analyst may interact with his or her supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Many non-routine activities will require a supervisor’s advance approval.
Location: Grapevine, TX Office (In-office, 5 days a week)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
Perform complex reconciliation between GameStop’s account ledger and the landlord records
Verify, update, and research monthly recurring rent payments using lease and rent file within Lucernex
Set up new store payments in Lucernex for fully executed agreements
Perform deep dive variance and root cause analysis
Respond to and resolve default notices with landlords
Process invoices for annual reconciliations and monthly landlord billed utilities including, but not limited to, utility invoices, parking, lease required advertising, and storage agreements
Process lease amendment and modifications and change of ownership requests
Research and process percentage rent invoices; verify set up of percent rent calculations in Lucernex
Maintain accurate contact information in Lucernex and Great Plains for all contact types
Enforce lease payment provisions with the landlords
Perform requisite month end and year end close activities, including generating robust departmental reports and presentation decks
Proactively communicate issues and concerns with management
Promptly respond to communication from landlords via e-mail, phone, or mail
Support the building of organizational capability through continuous improvement activities; recommend action to improve existing conditions and processes; identify improvement opportunities, generate ideas, and implement solutions
Manage relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
RELATED COMPETENCIES
Communication – Clearly conveys information to individuals or groups in a manner that ensures understanding and comprehends information from others.
Managing Work – Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Quality Orientation – Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years work experience in Accounting/Finance Analyst roles
Proficiency in statement reconciliation preferred
Experience in root/cause analysis
Data mining and variance analysis
Proven advanced Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot tables, logical application of basic formulas
Knowledge of legalese desired, but not required
Knowledge of or experience with ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES
Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to read and comprehend legal documents
Proficient understanding of basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Ability to recognize discrepancies/errors in written/recorded data/information including the ability to initiate and respond to work errors in a professional manner
Ability to meet multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities