Lease Accountant (Kent, OH, US, 44240)

Position Overview

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in lease accounting and skilled in managing high-volume data entry with accuracy and attention to detail. As a valued member of a collaborative team, you will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to key initiatives, share knowledge, and take on meaningful responsibilities while developing your expertise in leasing and contributing to the team’s success.

Job Duties

• Maintain accurate lease accounting records by managing equipment and property within the lease accounting system, including entering new leases, updating cost center assignments, and retiring inactive leases
• Approve monthly lease invoices from lease vendors in conjunction with the Equipment department
• Prepare and upload monthly journal entries for lease-related items
• Reconcile lease-related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate information
• Investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy and integrity
• Process intersystem and intercompany transfers, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure lease data is complete, accurate, and properly reflected across systems and financial records.
• Support month-end close activities through account analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of lease accounting operations.
• Complete special projects/analysis requests

Qualifications

• Preferred one to three years of accounting experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business degree required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Skilled in managing large volumes of data entry while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional creative thinking skills
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly and a strong desire to learn
• Strong documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
• Group Health Plan 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

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