Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support lease accounting activities within a corporate retail environment in Chesapeake, Virginia. This Contract position will serve as a central point of coordination between store teams, operations, and accounting to keep financial information accurate and issues moving toward resolution. The role requires strong organizational skills, comfort with frequent account review, and the ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with store personnel, operations partners, and accounting staff to gather information, answer questions, and resolve lease-related variances.
• Perform a large volume of daily reconciliations across rent, escrow, operating expenses, and other occupancy-related charges to confirm accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries to correct general ledger coding and maintain reliable financial records.
• Review incoming emails and requests, prioritize follow-up needs, and provide guidance to stores on required documentation and established procedures.
• Investigate payment or billing exceptions by comparing supporting records, researching causes, and escalating issues when needed.
• Maintain organized records of reconciliations, account activity, and supporting documentation for internal tracking and audit readiness.
• Partner with internal teams to improve consistency in lease accounting processes and support issue resolution across locations.• Previous experience in accounting, finance support, or a related clerk-level financial role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, account reconciliation, and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with stores and cross-functional business partners.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office software used for financial tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in retail, lease accounting, or multi-location business environments is preferred.