Lisa Newell has over 15 years of experience in property accounting for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. She currently serves as the Property Accounting Manager for two regional shopping malls and a lifestyle center in the St. Louis metro area. In this role, she mentors other account managers, manages the general ledger and financial reports, prepares tax and CAM billings of $40 million annually, and resolves tenant payment disputes. Previously, she established the St. Louis Regional Accounting office and managed accounting for 15 shopping centers generating over $155 million in annual net income. She has extensive experience with CTI/AS400, Yardi, and other accounting software systems.

1. Lisa Newell
24 Hickory Lane • Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 973-3405
Lisa.m.newell@aol.com
Professional Experience
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc September 2003 to Present
Property Accounting Manager April 2010 to Present
Description: Accountant for two regional shopping malls and a lifestyle shopping center in the St. Louis metro area.
Experience with CTI/AS400 and Yardi software systems. Part of the management team working jointly with marketing,
leasing, and property management staff.
 Mentor and train Property Account Managers in the St Louis Region
 Manage full general ledger and month-end financial reports
 Prepare and calculate year-end real estate tax and common area maintenance recovery billings
 Approve annual billings of $40,000,000 and achieved zero outstanding receivables for four years
 Control daily cash receipt applications for 300 tenants
 Analyze and verify complex tenant leases to ensure billings are in compliance with lease specifications
 Resolve payment disputes and inconsistencies for intricate tenant accounts
 Validate monthly rent rolls and calculate monthly percentage rents
 Maintain and verify scheduled monthly charges and increases for existing tenants
 Supervise accounts payables for the property using Yardi/PayPlus software
 Assist in budget and projection reports
 Verify monthly property occupancy/vacancy reports against co-tenancy clauses
 Develop and maintain good relationships with nationwide tenants and tenant lease and billing contacts
 Implement new processes and improve existing processes to increase effectiveness and productivity
Assistant Regional Property Accounting Manager November 2007 to April 2010
 Established the St. Louis Regional Accounting office that included the hiring of personnel, training and
implementation of policies and procedures.
 Managed the financial and accounting functions for 15 shopping centers generating annual net income in excess
of $155 million.
 Supervised collection efforts for 25 mall management-level personnel
 Controlled daily cash receipt application and collected on past-due accounts for 750 tenants
 Facilitated monthly meetings to discuss collection efforts with corporate office
 Balanced monthly bank reconciliations for 12 shopping centers
 Prepared and generated month-end financial reports for all properties in the region
 Analyzed and uploaded short-term tenant leases
 Resolved payment disputes and inconsistencies for intricate tenant accounts
Assistant Property Accounting Manager September 2003 to November 2007
 Collected on past-due accounts
 Supervised day-to-day operations for customer service department
 Managed accounts payables for the property using CTI software
 Examined and maintained tenants’ general liability and workers compensation policies
 Compiled and submitted monthly sales and use tax forms
Education
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Marketing
McKendree College, Lebanon, IL