Lease Accountant
Responsibilities:
• Act as the lead advisor for lease accounting matters, providing guidance on ASC 842 application across the organization.
• Assess current accounting treatment for real estate and vehicle leases, resolve discrepancies, and help bring records into compliance.
• Analyze lease terms and events such as renewals, amendments, reassessments, and classification changes to determine proper accounting treatment.
• Work closely with external auditors by preparing support, addressing questions, and helping resolve lease-related audit issues.
• Support the implementation of the Sage lease accounting module by validating data, reconciling records, and aligning procedures with reporting needs.
• Establish and refine lease accounting policies, workflows, and internal controls to improve reliability and consistency.
• Prepare clear process documentation and control narratives that support compliance, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Oversee the accuracy of right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and required financial disclosures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline lease accounting activities and recommend practical improvements to enhance efficiency and control.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant hands-on responsibility in lease accounting and ASC 842.• Strong understanding of month-end close activities, general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests in a structured, timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex lease arrangements and apply technical accounting guidance accurately.
• Background in documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for ongoing compliance needs.
• Proficiency in analyzing accounting data, validating balances, and resolving discrepancies across multiple lease populations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across finance and audit stakeholders.
Compensation
$55.00-$65.00 HourlyAbout Us
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