AP Analyst, Lease Operations

WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for an AP Analyst Lease Operations to join our team in Las Vegas NVPosition SummaryTheAnalystprovides administrative and accounting support to theLease Accountingteam. This role is responsible for managing landlord invoicing processes supporting monthly close activities through accrual analysis maintaining landlord relationships and coordinating communications through the department inbox. The position works closely with lease accountants and business partners to ensure timely processing of occupancy-related expenses and accurate financial reporting.What Youll DOInvoice Processing & Expense ManagementReview process and route landlord invoices including utilities storage parking badging common area maintenance and other occupancy-related expenses.Analyze invoices and determine appropriate general ledger coding based on company accounting policies.Ensure invoices are submitted accurately and timely for payment approval and processing.Research invoice discrepancies and work with landlords and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.Maintain supporting documentation and records for all processed invoices.Accruals & Financial AnalysisReview occupancy-related expense accounts for completeness and accuracy.Analyze monthly expense activity to identify expenses requiring accruals.Work with landlords and internal departments to obtain supporting documentation for unbilled expenses.Assist the Lease Accounting team with month-end close activities related to occupancy expenses.Monitor recurring expenses and identify trends or unusual fluctuations requiring investigation.Landlord Account ManagerServe as a primary point of contact for landlord inquiries regarding account balances and payment status.Respond to landlord questions regarding outstanding balances and remittance activity.Provide remittance statements and payment support documentation as requested.Follow up with landlords to obtain missing invoices resolve billing discrepancies and ensure accurate account maintenance.Maintain positive professional relationships with landlords and property management contacts.Team Inbox ManagementMonitor and manage the Lease Accounting team mailbox.Route inquiries to appropriate team members and ensure timely responses.Track open requests and follow up to ensure resolution.Maintain organization and prioritization of incoming communications.Team Collaboration & SupportCollaborate closely with Lease Accountants and other members of the Finance organization.Support special projects audits and process improvement initiatives as assigned.Cross-train and provide backup support for other Lease Accounting functions when needed.Contribute to a positive collaborative and customer-service-oriented team environment.Compensation 50000 - 60000 annuallyAbout WHSmith North AmericaWHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America incorporating Marshall Retail Group MRG and InMotion represents over half of the Companys international store estate with a collection of attractive successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.EEOADADFWPWHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sexual orientation national originancestry age gender identity gender expression militaryveteran status marital status disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.