Senior Lease Accountant

Overview

A well‑known Kansas City company is seeking an experienced Senior Lease Accountant for an open‑ended 6–12 month contract. The role follows a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and offers a competitive hourly rate of $50–60/hr
. Contract employees receive 12 paid holidays and 10 PTO days per year.

• Lead lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842, including the recognition, measurement, and ongoing management of right‑of‑use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
• Manage and maintain the lease accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of lease data, including new leases, modifications, reassessments, and impairments.
• Drive efficiencies within lease accounting processes through automation and continuous process‑improvement initiatives.
• Analyze lease data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve overall data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and review lease‑related journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial disclosures in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 842).
• Partner cross‑functionally with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Operations to support lease transactions, renewals, terminations, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively over lease accounting processes.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, including audit deliverables and responding to external auditor requests related to lease accounting.
• Assist with lease reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

• ASC 842 experience is required.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience within large publicly traded or private companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Ability to use reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Prior experience in public accounting is preferred.

• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

Contract position based out of Leawood, KS. The role is hybrid with a 3‑day onsite, 2‑day remote schedule.

The pay range is $50.00 – $60.00/hr.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 2026.