Associate Accountant - Finance

Overview

This position will play a key role in supporting core accounting and finance functions. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of the Finance organization. Primary responsibilities include preparing account reconciliations, reviewing P&L expenses, assisting with the annual budget process, and supporting critical month‑end close activities, primarily ASC 842 lease accounting. The position also involves preparing purchase requisitions, managing ad‑hoc projects, and responding to requests from internal and external auditors.

• Manage the Lease Accounting (ASC 842) process ensuring accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records.
• Ensure the accuracy of the Lease accounting system (Lease Query) including updates of calculations, generation/posting of monthly journal entries, reconciliation with the General Ledger, and development of roll‑forwards.
• Handle the payment process ensuring accuracy and timeliness for approximately 60 rental properties.
• Manage the tracker system monitoring invoice status, including GR/IR and payment progress.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Real Estate, and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Assist with goods receipt entries for lease‑related rent payments and coordinate with the Accounts Payable team as needed.
• Review expenses for assigned departments ensuring accuracy and explanations of variances to Budget.
• Manage credit card statement processing ensuring proper coding and expense allocation.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Finance to address special requests from the Real Estate, Accounting, and Finance teams, providing timely and accurate support.

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2‑3 years of related work experience
• Strong MS Excel experience required
• SAP experience preferred
• Lease Accounting software experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills required

The compensation range for this role is $59,000‑$65,000. The listed salary range excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program‑specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

• Comprehensive, family‑friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and a variety of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family’s mental and behavioral health, balance, and support; financial protection via life and disability insurance.
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, , and legal).
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority, female, disability, veteran.