Lease Administrator

Job Title: Lease Administrator

Location (city, state): Deerfield, IL (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

Industry: Retail / Real Estate Administration

Pay: $27–$29 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with one of our clients, a large and growing organization within the retail sector. This team supports real estate and lease administration operations nationwide. Due to increased workload and team expansion, they are seeking an experienced Lease Administrator to join their Deerfield-based team on a long-term contract basis, with strong potential for permanent hire.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lease Administrator to support a fast-paced real estate administration team. This role focuses on reviewing lease documentation, auditing financial transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience with exposure to leases, real estate documentation, or legal support functions.

This is a hybrid position requiring four days onsite and one remote day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and audit lease-related cases prepared by an offshore support team to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Process returned checks and returned mail, including researching and verifying correct payee and landlord information
• Review overpayments, invoices, and reimbursements to ensure alignment with lease terms
• Update internal systems with changes to lease data, payment records, and vendor information
• Communicate with landlords, property managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with special projects aimed at improving workflows and system efficiency

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative experience with exposure to real estate documents, leases, or contracts OR 2+ years of legal administrative experience
• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Experience working with large enterprise systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.