Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will oversee all aspects of lease accounting and reporting in compliance with ASC 842. This role plays a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support, while serving as the subject-matter expert for operating and finance leases across the organization.
Essential Job Duties
• Own end-to-end lease accounting under ASC 842, including:
o Initial lease recognition
o Lease modifications, remeasurements, and terminations
o Right-of-use (ROU) asset and lease liability calculations
• Maintain and administer the lease accounting system, LeaseQuery
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards related to leases
• Ensure accurate classification of operating vs. finance leases
• Partner with other departments to review new lease agreements and identify accounting impacts and ensure proper setup
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors for lease-related inquiries
• Identify opportunities to improve lease accounting processes, documentation, and controls
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting
• Strong hands-on experience with ASC 842 lease accounting
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Oracle Fusion
• Experience with LeaseQuery
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Must have advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Must think critically and possess strong analytical skills
• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork and technical skills are required
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid environment
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
• Office environment, requires walking, standing, or sitting for several hours at a time.
• Perform repetitive motion tasks on computer.
