Global Lease Accounting Analyst - ASC 842 & Close

Lineage; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Public holidays

Job summary

Lineage is seeking an Analyst, Lease Accounting to support its global ASC 842 lease accounting function across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The role handles monthly lease cycles, abstractions, journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.

The candidate will work independently within established procedures, escalate complex judgments, and collaborate with regional teams during close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 1–3 years of public, corporate, or lease accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced month-end close environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify new, modified, and terminated leases and apply materiality thresholds.
• Abstract leases into the lease subledger with terms referenced to source contracts.
• Verify lease classification and initial ROU asset calculations; maintain lease tracker.
• Process modifications and remeasurement events and support mass-import abstractions.
• Complete monthly close, apply FX rates, and prepare regional files.
• Load journal entries through Workday EIB and route for approvals.
• Prepare reconciliations and investigate variances above threshold.
• Support lease system implementations with data validation and remediation.
• Provide documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with AP, Real Estate, Transportation, Procurement, Treasury, and regional teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

LeaseController

MRI

Workday

Job description

Lineage is seeking an Analyst, Lease Accounting to support its global ASC 842 lease accounting function across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The role handles monthly lease cycles, abstractions, journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.

The candidate will work independently within established procedures, escalate complex judgments, and collaborate with regional teams during close.