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Senior Staff Accountant, Lease Accounting

Job Description: Support month-end close activities for lease accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, capitalization schedules, and related analysis.Review new lease agreements and assist with lease classification determinations in accordance with ASC 842.Maintain and update lease accounting records within ProLease, with a primary focus on real estate leases.Prepare and maintain lease amortization schedules, roll forwards, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Partner closely with Real Estate, Equipment, and other internal stakeholders to proactively identify, review, and account for lease activity.Support operating lease accounting processes, with exposure to finance leases and embedded leases as needed.Use Oracle and Excel to research, analyze, reconcile, and support lease accounting activity.Assist with process improvement initiatives as the team continues to stabilize and optimize post-Oracle conversion processes.Maintain strong internal controls and ensure lease-related balance sheet accounts are properly supported.Collaborate with other members of the lease accounting team to manage deadlines, resolve issues, and support accurate financial reporting.Communicate effectively with internal partners and provide accounting support with a customer-service mindset.Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.Requirements: Minimum of 4+ years of general accounting experience required.At least 1 year of lease accounting experience strongly preferred.Month-end close experience required, including journal entries and account reconciliations.Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting standards preferred.Experience with operating leases required or strongly preferred; exposure to finance leases or embedded leases is a plus.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and working with large data sets.Experience with Oracle and/or ProLease preferred but not required.Public accounting experience or experience in a public-company environment preferred.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Ability to take initiative, identify process improvement opportunities, and work proactively rather than reactively.Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Equipment, and Finance.Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within a remote team environment.Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.