Lease Accountant

Overview

This role supports lease accounting operations for a financial services organization serving the transportation industry. The Lease Accountant partners cross-functionally with internal administrative groups, used truck teams, and tax to support sales and property tax reporting, as well as month-end close and continuous improvement across accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting close and balance sheet account reconciliations related to the lease portfolio, used truck sales, and inventory transactions
• Support lease accounting operations, including:
  • Reviewing new lease contracts set up by Contract Admin Group
  • Processing payoff quotes in the Asset Finance ERP system
• Prepare and file sales tax returns
• Process property tax payments and customer rebills, and prepare property tax renditions for various states
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and process improvement related to lease portfolio management and used truck processes
• Assist in preparation of MD&A and footnote disclosures on form 10-Q/K filings
• Support internal, external, and tax audit requests
• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-supported work
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Good knowledge of data analytic tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,500–$105,800 annually
• Eligible for the full range of benefit options including:
  • 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
  • Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement
  • Comprehensive paid time off, including:
    • Minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days with additional years of service)
    • 12 paid holidays
    • Sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid short- and long-term disability programs
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling
  • Eligibility for a holiday gift

Location

• United States (U.S. employment benefits apply)

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Protected Veteran and Disability inclusion.