Accounting Clerk, Real Estate

Job Description:

The Global Payments team is responsible for all company payables and disbursements worldwide. The Accounting Clerk, Real Estate supports lease-related payment operations by managing a portfolio of stores, auditing landlord charges, and ensuring accurate, timely payments in alignment with lease terms. This role partners closely with internal teams and external landlords to drive accuracy, resolve issues, and deliver cost savings.

What will you be doing?

• Manage payment activity for an assigned store portfolio (domestic & international)

• Audit landlord invoices against lease terms; resolve discrepancies and disputes

• Process landlord payments and support weekly/monthly rent runs

• Maintain lease data in CoStar for new stores and renewals

• Track savings identified through invoice audit reviews

• Partner with landlords on billing questions and outstanding balances

• Support store lifecycle activities (openings, renewals, closures)

• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate unusual activity

• Collaborate with internal partners (Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax)

• Maintain accurate vendor records and support ad hoc requests

What will you need to bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years of experience in Accounting Operations or a related role

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and interpret lease or contract terms

• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities

• Effective communication skills with internal and external partners

• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

• Experience with lease or real estate systems (CoStar preferred); invoice auditing experience is a plus

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

• Incentive bonus program

• 401(K) savings plan with company match

• Annual companywide review process

• Flexible spending accounts

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Associate assistance program

• Paid parental and adoption leave

• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Mobile Stipend

• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)

• Seven associate wellness half days per year

• Onsite fitness center

• Merchandise discount on all of our brands

• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within

• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups

• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.