Alicia Lukens
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Education
- BS | Accounting | Neumann University
Professional Accomplishments
Alicia Lukens joins WCRE as the Property Accountant with the Property Management Team. Alicia is responsible for managing all financial transactions and record-keeping related to the properties managed by the firm, along with the financial reporting to investors and all related parties.
Alicia brings over two decades of accounting experience, with a diverse background across real estate, property management, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Throughout her career, Alicia has built a reputation for streamlining financial operations and delivering accurate, timely reporting. She has successfully led accounting functions for organizations ranging from real estate development and investment firms to non-profit agencies and Fortune 500 companies. She has frequently taken on leadership roles, including acting as HR Director and Benefits Administrator, and has played a critical part in audit readiness, compliance reporting, and improving internal financial processes.
At several organizations, Alicia led the implementation and optimization of accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, AppFolio, and Sage, helping streamline month-end close cycles and improve real-time reporting capabilities. She has also played a critical role in audit preparedness—working closely with external auditors and tax professionals to ensure timely, clean audits and regulatory compliance.
Experience
- 2024 – 2025 – Associate (Controller) – Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
- 2022 – 2023 – Controller – Design Pro Development, LLC
- 2017 – 2022 – Controller – Strategic Funding Alternatives, LLC / Moorestown Real Estate, LLC
- 2016 – 2017 – Benefits Accountant – Pacific Architects and Engineers, Inc.
- 2010 – 2016 – Senior Accountant – Blackhawk Capital Group
- 2006 – 2010 – Senior Accountant – Association Headquarters, Inc.
- 2006 – 2006 – Senior Accountant – Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
- 2003 – 2006 – Regional Accounting Manager – Michaels Management Affordable (f/k/a Interstate Realty Management Company)
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My Recent Successes
Philadelphia Industrial Assets Remain Top Choice for Real Estate Investors for Third Consecutive Year
Despite a 57% annual sales decline in 2023, industrial properties in the Philadelphia region maintained their status as the preferred...Continue reading→
Naftali Group Files Permits for 21-Story Complex in Brooklyn
Plans have been submitted for a 21-story tower situated at 1 Division Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Positioned between the waterfront...Continue reading→
New York Stadium Set for Renovation
Backed by supporters and alumni of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, funding has been secured for...Continue reading→
Utopia Bagels to Open in Manhattan, New York
Utopia Bagels from New York City has committed to a 15-year lease for its inaugural Manhattan venture, set to open...Continue reading→
WCRE FOURTH QUARTER 2023 REPORT
Southern New Jersey & Philly Markets Prove Mostly Resilient Uncertainty in the Office Market, Robust Demand in Industrial and Retail...Continue reading→
New York Metro: 2023 Year in Review
As we reflect on the New York Metro’s 2023 journey in both retail and office sectors, it’s clear that challenges...Continue reading→
Interest Rates and Prices Could Fall in 2024
The eagerly anticipated interest rate-cutting cycle might kick off as early as March 2024, as speculated by some voices on...Continue reading→
WCRE December 2023 Newsletter
In the WCRE December 2023 Newsletter, we cover a variety events impacting Philadelphia and South Jersey Commercial Real Estate. This...Continue reading→
Rising Interest Rates Pose Challenges for Retail Transactions, Potentially Impacting Cap Rates
Compared to other property segments, the retail sector has seen modest declines in prices. Surprisingly, retail’s historically low vacancy rates...Continue reading→
Retailers Say More Store Openings Than Closings in 2023
On December 19, 2023, at 1:34 P.M., the retail landscape experienced a notable shift after a two-year period of relative...Continue reading→


