Accounts Receivable Analyst

CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is in search of a Accounts Receivable Analyst I in our Corporate Office.  CBL is an innovative retail real estate company which owns, holds interests in, or manages shopping centers across the United States, including high-quality enclosed, outlet and open-air retail centers. Apply and see why CBL continues to earn Great Place to Work Certification™ year after year!

 If you have a business background involving accounting, collections, contracts, leases and/or other business documents and processes, this position may be right for you!

At CBL, Accounts Receivable Analysts:

•   Learn the basics of Mall Retail Operations
•   Process payments received from CBL regional and local retailers.
•   Troubleshoot tenant AR issues/concerns.
•   Prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, etc. as related to tenant disputes.
•   Exercise flexibility by supporting other functional areas such as Lease Operations and Lease Maintenance.
•  Support various short-term projects.
•  Work cooperatively within a collaborative work environment.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field; Four-year degree preferred OR
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a business related environment, preferably involving AR or Collections. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a Two-year degree.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze documents such as leases, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak effectively to retailers.
• Good analytical skills to analyze and communicate financial impact of AR activity.
• The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:  attention to detail, team player, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, goal oriented and a self-starter.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.  Knowledge of a Yardi Commercial Property Management system and a CRM system is a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.