Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with deep experience in ASC 842 compliance, lease accounting, and technical accounting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys complex analysis, process ownership, and partnering cross‑functionally to improve accuracy, visibility, and compliance within the accounting function. This is a hybrid position. For any additional questions on this position, please contact Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of ASC 842 lease accounting, including assessment, classification, monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
- Maintain and administer the organization’s lease portfolio, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
- Partner with operations, legal, and finance teams to validate lease data, evaluate new agreements, and assess modifications, renewals, and terminations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with technical accounting research, memos, and policy updates, particularly related to leasing standards and new guidance.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
- Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and the implementation or optimization of lease accounting software/tools.
- Provide financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting is highly preferred.