Gap Inc. LAR, Analyst

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta - have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About the Role

About the Role /
The Landlord Account Reconciliation (LAR) Analyst is part of a customer service-oriented team responsible for facilitating lease-related payments for retail and non-retail locations. This role analyzes occupancy cost expenses for the company's leased properties, ensuring accurate and timely payments in compliance with lease terms. The position is part of a team that processes thousands of occupancy statements and escrow invoices annually, reconciling landlord accounts and collaborating with landlords and property management to resolve account status. The analyst communicates findings to management and cross-functional real estate teams, supports company claims, and helps deliver significant annual savings. Strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success in this role.
The candidate is expected to currently reside in Hyderabad, India.

What You'll Do

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  What You'll Do / Job
  
  
• Analyze and audit year-end occupancy statements and escrow escalations to ensure compliance with lease terms and accurate payment of occupancy costs.
• Prepare Co-tenancy reconciliations and landlord letters
• Review, process, and record occupancy-related invoices, accruals, and settlements, including high-value and complex transactions.
• Provide relevant forecast data
• Partner with Real Estate Lease Payables, Lease Accounting, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely payments, proper expense recording, and process improvements.
• Maintain and track audit records, system data, and productivity metrics in platforms such as Tririga/Costar and DocuShare.
• Manage and resolve ad-hoc research requests, discrepancies, and landlord account reconciliations, communicating effectively with landlords, property managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support co-tenancy audits, special projects, and company audits, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, company policies, and record retention requirements.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements, submit settlement proposals, and support the team in meeting period-end close and processing targets.
• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold department commitments through effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide insights and feedback for process improvement.

Who You Are

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  Who You Are / Additional Job
  
  
• Basic accounting skills and familiarity with month-end close processes.
• Experience with large-scale ERP or similar payment/data tracking systems.
• Analytical skills to understand trends, work drivers, and identify opportunities.
• Productivity and process excellence mindset; ability to understand and improve process maps.
• External perspective to leverage trends in the retail finance industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and escalate appropriately.
• Introductory analytical skills in Excel/Access and other business systems.
• Legal (lease) understanding, financial and some accounting background.
• Ability to interface with third-party lease audit consultants and landlords.
• Ability to adapt when necessary to work extended hours (including weekends)based on business needs
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  Minimum Educational Level:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent experience required
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  Minimum Experience:
  
  
• 3+ years of work experience in finance or accounting
• Manage and resolve ad-hoc research requests, discrepancies, and landlord account reconciliations, communicating effectively with landlords, property managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support co-tenancy audits, special projects, and company audits, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, company policies, and record retention requirements.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements, submit settlement proposals, and support the team in meeting period-end close and processing targets.
• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold department commitments through effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide insights and feedback for process improvement.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
• Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
• Retirement planning assistance
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.