The Lease Payment Analyst will be responsible for managing and accounting for the company's leasing activities. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a thorough understanding of lease accounting standards and practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in lease accounting preferably, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments. ROLE COMPETENCIES Collaboration Acts on individual responsibilities, objectives, and performance expectations in support of team goals Leveraging individual skills and expertise to support the team in problem solving, decision making, and continuous improvement Offers and seeks feedback on opportunities that will improve skills and efficiency for themselves and their teammates Demonstrates a sense of commitment and support to direct teammates and the larger SVP team Communication Demonstrates consistent, effective communication with internal and external clients, teammates and other departments, written and verbal. Establishes rapport, build and maintains effective working relationships Practices attentive and active listening Gives and receives feedback timely and appropriately Problem-Solving Understands how the business of their department works Champions innovative ideas for continuous improvement Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge needed for their role Makes decisions by using a combination of analysis, experience and judgment and an understanding of department and organizational impacts Continuous Improvement Meets agreed-upon individual and team goals and objectives Understands how the team’s priorities align with company goals Provides key information about their unique responsibilities in support of the formulation of strategies, tactics and deadlines Continuously examines personal effectiveness and seeks to make improvements as needed. WAG Values Leads with respect, integrity, and accountability Treats others with empathy and respect Exemplifies and role models behavior associated with WAG values Partners with team to focus on solutions Finds a way to say yes ROLE SPECIFIC TASKS Review lease payment schedules, invoices, and terms for accuracy and compliance. Enter and maintain lease payment information in the lease management system. Ensure timely processing and payment of lease obligations to vendors. Record lease payments accurately in accordance with accounting policies and standards. Monitor and update vendor banking information and payment method changes. Track and document vendor changes and lease modifications. Add new leases payments and update existing lease payments in the leasing system. Coordinate and communicate with hospitals and departments to gather and verify lease data. Reconcile monthly lease payments to the general ledger and accounting system. Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations. Identify and suggest process improvements to streamline lease payment operations. Support, exposure and leadership of other special projects as assigned by lease manager. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field 1-2 years’ experience in account payable, lease accounting or audit preferred Experience working in retail or healthcare industry preferred Experience with real estate leases, preferred Multi-tasking skills and the ability to change priorities/duties are a must Must possess attention to detail and strong organizational skills Experience with ERP and lease management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, LeaseQuery, CoStar) preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reconciliation techniques. Advanced Excel skills and working with large amounts of data Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills Benefits Work with an organization recognized as #1 in Healthcare by Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024. Online discount platform Collaborative team of people who live out our WAG values (work together, amaze, grow) Competitive salary Health, dental + vision insurance 401K with a company match Life insurance, short-term disability, and telemedicine Upward mobility and growth opportunities Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays Discounted veterinary care for your four-legged family members An opportunity to make a valuable impact on over 400 veterinary hospitals nationwide Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The teammate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.