Accountant - Leasing & Fixed Assets

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting for the company's lease portfolio, including operating and finance leases.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and asset retirements.
• Perform monthly depreciation and amortization calculations and ensure appropriate recording in the general ledger.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries related to leases and fixed assets.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, lease liabilities, and related accounts.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Monitor capital expenditures and ensure assets are appropriately classified, recorded, and placed in service.
• Review and reconcile lease schedules to the general ledger and supporting documentation.
• Assist with lease modifications, renewals, terminations, and other changes to lease agreements.
• Support the implementation and ongoing accounting treatment of leases in accordance with ASC 842.
• Assist with annual fixed asset and lease audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Operations, and other departments to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Research accounting issues and assist with the application of GAAP to fixed asset and lease transactions.
• Identify discrepancies and make recommendations to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain organized documentation and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives within the accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with fixed assets, leases, or general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Familiarity with ASC 842 and lease accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.