Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting

Location: Raleigh, NC

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $ USD Annually

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant
- Lease Accounting will apply accounting principles to analyze financial information, record and reconcile transactions, assist in preparing financial reports, calculate incentives, resolve vendor disputes, ensure accurate and timely reporting of inventory transactions, and handle special projects as assigned.

• Review, analyze, and account for lease agreements in accordance with ASC 842.
• Prepare and post lease‑related journal entries, including rent expense, amortization, and interest expense.
• Maintain and reconcile lease accounting schedules, including right‑of‑use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (real estate, legal, operations) to ensure accurate lease data.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining lease accounting software and systems.
• Perform monthly and quarterly lease account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company accounting policies.
• Provide lease‑related financial insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assist with lease modifications, terminations, and impairment analysis.
• Provide analysis for Accounting management and business unit teams to determine financial liabilities and prepare appropriate accruals.
• Perform analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data, providing understandable explanations to non‑financial business partners.
• Research and resolve proper accounting treatment for transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations on a periodic basis, following up on needed corrections.
• Understand daily department activities and provide assistance to meet goals and deadlines.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, conflict‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other departments and customers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, interpreting results, and making recommendations.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Effective communication skills for responding to inquiries and presenting information.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards (ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87).
• Experience with lease accounting software (e.g., CoStar) and Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Team player who works well independently.

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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