Lamar's Corporate Office is looking for a Real Estate Coordinator in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Real Estate Coordinator provides administrative, accounting, and operational support within the Corporate Real Estate department. This role collaborates closely with local offices and corporate teams to assist with leasing, contract management, property transactions, financial tracking, and real estate tax administration.
Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA, is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days!
Why Lamar?
Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
What you can expect from us:
- A Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule
- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- 12 paid company holidays, including Presidents' Day and Juneteenth
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
- Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
- Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
- Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
- A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback
What we're looking for in you:
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database tools, and specialized property/financial software.
- Interpersonal Skills: High level of discretion, poise, tact, and diplomacy when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Problem Solving & Analytics: Strong analytical capabilities to compile data, generate clear reports, and resolve administrative or billing discrepancies.
- Detail Orientation: Exceptional focus on accuracy, proofreading, task prioritization, and meeting tight deadlines.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 2 years of computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, database, and presentation) use required
- 2+ years of experience in an office environment, ideally in real estate administration, property management, corporate leasing, or accounting support.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e., a college degree in lieu of 2 years of software use experience)
A Day in the Life:
General Administrative & Operational Support
- Organize and prioritize high volumes of information, calls, and email inquiries daily.
- Perform core clerical duties, including document management, file organization, mailing, and processing.
- Create, format, and maintain memos, correspondence, reports, and financial spreadsheets.
- Apply standard Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) coding practices to process incoming and outgoing payments.
- Work independently and collaboratively on ongoing operational processes and nonrecurring special projects.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and generate weekly, monthly, and annual reports as requested.
Facility Lease Administration
- Abstract incoming lease agreements, create new electronic files, and maintain existing lease records.
- Track critical lease dates, including expirations, rate adjustments, and renewal or termination notice windows.
- Administer all AP/AR processes for facility leases strictly per lease agreement terms.
- Prepare, track, and monitor monthly and annual facility lease budgets.
- Audit facility lease files routinely to ensure precise file management and accounting accuracy.
- Communicate regularly with local management, landlords, and real estate agents; provide weekly status updates on open renewals.
Tenant Contract Administration
- Set up new tenant lease agreements in the system to ensure accurate billing generation.
- Process receivables, track monthly invoices, and review collections to identify past-due accounts and potential bad debts.
- Audit the Aged Trial Balance (ATB) monthly to confirm payments are received and correctly coded.
- Partner with local management to resolve billing discrepancies and provide operational guidance.
Real Estate Purchases and Sales
- Research and evaluate incoming property transaction requests from local offices.
- Communicate Corporate Real Estate procedures and compliance guidelines to local management teams.
- Track approved real estate transactions and coordinate required due diligence items through closing.
- Audit owned property records periodically to verify file completeness and accounting accuracy.
Real Estate Taxes
- Receive, review, code, and track incoming real estate tax invoices.
- Conduct routine audits of owned property files to ensure timely payment of all property tax liabilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The primary work environment is an office.
- The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
- Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.
Who we are:
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.
We provide ad space through:
- Billboards
- Interstate logos
- Handpainted murals
- Transportation and airports
- The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.
We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.
Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally Protected characteristic.
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