Lease Accountant I

Overview

This role performs a wide range of lease management accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 842. Responsibilities include new lease setup, initiating lease payments, providing lease documentation as needed during month-end, budget preparation, and external audit processes. The position also provides lease guidance to lease contacts to help ensure data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with department lease contacts to coordinate and monitor financial controls and accurate data related to lease processing according to lease guidelines.
• Evaluate lease processes to maximize efficiency in daily accounting operations and ensure internal control measures are followed.
• Maintain lease software to complete and submit accurate financial data during month-end processes by predetermined deadlines.
• Investigate and communicate variance issues to the supervisor/manager for the department.
• Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by the supervisor or department director/manager.
• Assist in completing and compiling lease support documentation for budget and external audit purposes.
• Ensure lease management duties are completed accurately and timely, including lease review, lease entry into lease management software, and lease payments.
• Participate in educational opportunities provided by the hospital to enhance skill-related abilities.
• Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance, or
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Business Management with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842 or Lease Accounting.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with computers and spreadsheet software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and interpretive skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May need to sit during extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• Normal office environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• United States of America (Exempt)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40