Lease Staff Accountant

About EVgo

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across over 40 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience.

Lease Staff Accountant supports the Lease Accounting function by ensuring this function adheres to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). This role is responsible for executing daily operations and assisting with month‑end close processes. The Lease Staff Accountant handles multiple assignments, prepares accurate work for review, and follows established internal controls to maintain compliance and quality standards. This position reports to the Lease Supervisor.

• Support financial close process for leases.
• Manage accounting components of the lease portfolio, such as extensions, amendments, or terminations, through CoStar.
• Work closely with the Lease Administration team to set up and maintain lease projects in CoStar.
• Ensure that lease transactions are recorded accurately, consistently and within company policy.
• Prepare lease amortization schedules with accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare key period‑end lease reconciliations, including the reconciliation of the lease GL accounts to CoStar and Net Suite as well as clearing accounts.
• Prepare lease accounting journal entries.
• Determine the proper handling and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies/outstanding items on account reconciliations.
• Provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting.
• Analytically review and understand monthly lease expense, working with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to assess actuals against budget.
• Provide fluctuation explanation for GL accounts with high month‑over‑month or quarter‑over‑quarter variances.
• Adhere to lease and company policies.
• Assist SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting team in preparing quarterly and annual lease footnote disclosures in Form 10‑Q/10‑K.
• Provide any audit support required.
• Support ongoing implementation and testing efforts related to new and enhancements made to existing financial systems.
• Maintain documentation for lease process to ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 requirements and evaluate current processes for improvement. Ensure compliance with the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ad hoc projects assigned by senior management including analysis of business operations, proposed accounting treatment of unusual transactions or other accounting and finance related matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a similar field of study.
• 2+ years accounting experience, preferably in a progressive, high growth, and results‑oriented environment.
• 1+ years lease accounting experience preferred.
• Certification of Public Accountancy (“CPA”) or equivalent designation highly preferred (but not required).
• Public company experience preferred (but not required).Experience with lease accounting applications (CoStar strongly preferred) and ERP systems experience (Oracle Net Suite proficiency a plus) preferred.
• Knowledge of ASC 842 and SOX compliance.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and capable of adapting quickly in a fast‑paced environment, displaying a “roll‑up your sleeves” positive attitude.

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 USD to $75,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).