Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Lease & Expense Accountant with expertise in lease accounting, expense tracking, and compliance with ASC 842 standards to join our finance team. This role is critical to managing lease portfolios, ensuring accurate accounting for right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and supporting financial reporting and audit efforts. The ideal candidate has solid lease accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in lease accounting or a related financial/accounting role, including hands-on experience with ASC 842 compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 is a plus, particularly for companies with international lease portfolios.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
• Understanding of GAAP and applicable lease accounting principles.

• Manage accounting for leases in accordance with ASC 842, ensuring proper classification, measurement, and disclosures in the financial statements.
• Maintain and update accurate lease schedules, ensuring correct recording of right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations related to leases, including amortization schedules, interest expense, and other lease-related transactions.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing compliance efforts related to ASC 842 lease accounting standards across the organization.
• Support global lease accounting and reporting efforts, with IFRS 16 knowledge considered a strong plus for international lease management.
• Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses, tracking amortizations and ensuring accurate month-end cutoffs.
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting related to leases and prepaid expenses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., real estate, procurement, legal) to capture comprehensive and accurate lease data for reporting and compliance.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries related to leases, prepaid expenses, and general ledger accounts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to lease and prepaid expense accounting.
• Stay current with accounting standards updates and industry best practices related to lease accounting and assess their impact on the organization’s financial reporting.
• Preferred Technical Skills:
• Experience with lease accounting software such as LeaseQuery or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP) and Management Reporter.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting purposes.
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