Lease Accountant – ASC 842 Expert & Financial Close Pro

eClerx; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

eClerx LLC in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented Lease Accountant to manage lease accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP ASC 842, maintain lease schedules, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will record lease liabilities and right-of-use assets, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close while coordinating with Legal, Procurement, Real Estate, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years accounting experience, preferably in lease accounting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 842.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update lease schedules and lease accounting records.
• Review lease agreements and identify terms (start dates, payments, renewals, duration).
• Calculate and record lease liabilities and right-of-use assets per ASC 842.
• Prepare journal entries for commencements, amortization, interest, payments, and terminations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of lease liabilities and ROU assets.
• Monitor new leases, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate lease reporting and disclosures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist audits with lease schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Real Estate, and other departments.
• Identify discrepancies and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Lease accounting

ASC 842

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Month-end close

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Lease accounting software

LeaseQuery

CoStar

Visual Lease

Job description

eClerx LLC in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented Lease Accountant to manage lease accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP ASC 842, maintain lease schedules, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will record lease liabilities and right-of-use assets, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close while coordinating with Legal, Procurement, Real Estate, and other departments.