Specialist, Accounting - Lease Accounting

Overview

This role is for a Specialist in Accounting focused on Lease Accounting. The position requires strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle, analytical skills, and experience driving special projects and process improvements, including automation. Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and complete other accounting activities as needed across multiple accounting areas, including:
  • Cash
  • Fixed Assets
  • Intercompany
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll
  • Time and Labor
  • Leases
• Evaluate financial data and perform analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports for financial reporting purposes, including rollforwards, reporting schedules, and variance analysis.
• Evaluate agreements, reports, and data to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Communicate within and outside the function to support operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Drive substantial improvements to processes within the accounting area through automation.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Explain, interpret, and build alignment on accounting policies, procedures, and practices.
• Support audit requests from internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of internal controls and related regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Strong understanding of:
  • ASC 842 Lease Accounting
  • ASC 360 Property, Plant, and Equipment standards and requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • OR in lieu of a degree: minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• CPA, CFA, CPP or CMA designation is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software and/or automation tools, including:
  • Costpoint and CoStar
  • PowerBI, Alteryx, Microsoft Copilot (or similar automation tools)
• Experience with Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting.
• Experience supporting external auditors (e.g., Big 4, Government) and audit requirements for internal controls (e.g., SOX) and government compliance (e.g., DCAA).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas: $73,000-$135,000.
• Salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont: $63,500-$117,500.
• Final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
• Benefits include: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Location

• Remote Opportunity.

Work Schedule

• 9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked) and have every other Friday off.