Job Description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Lease Analyst in Chicago, IL.

What you’ll do:

The Lease Analyst, overseeing a portfolio of resorts, monitors and manages rent increase and lease information in an organized and efficient manner while understanding local laws and ordinances.

Your job will include:

• Monitor portfolio for monthly rent increases; read, interpret and update leases and ensure their accuracy.
• Research and be familiar with local laws and ordinances
• Work with legal and local counsel in interpreting local laws for updates to leases.
• Run and review reports of activities and turnover for accuracy of rental rates.
• Recommend and update community lease types when necessary.
• Coordinate with community and regional managers to ensure timely and accurate mailing of rent increase letters.
• Respond promptly to questions from community managers regarding lease tracking.
• Train appropriate property personnel in lease execution and correctly tracking leases.
• Provide systems support to managers regarding rent charges, screening and processing of documents.
• Create and run reports to verify data in our automated accounting system, Manage America, and make corrections as necessary.
• Apply rent increase calculations per lease type; update leases with new language or market rents.
• Manage late fee profiles per lease type for each community.
• Review resident accounts and ledger for possible errors in rent charges or credits.
• Coordinate the new lease approval process.
• Track and meet all associated deadlines with implementing rents, charges and other fees
• Run statistical analysis as requested.
• Assist Director in other projects as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Travel, as required, on a minimum basis.

Skills & experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience, preferably in a real estate, analyst, or lease administration capacity.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not necessary
• Leadership abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant web-based applications.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with automated accounting and rental software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaborative and facilitation skills and the ability to resolve potential conflicts.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package

including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

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