Lease Accountant

Aston Carter; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Company match

Life & AD&D insurance paid by company

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary life & disability insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Lease Accountant to manage a substantial lease portfolio in Greenville, SC. The role focuses on classifying leases, calculating right-of-use assets and liabilities, and maintaining accurate records.

The position requires a solid accounting background, ASC 842 knowledge, and strong Excel skills. On-site work with collaboration across fleet, real estate, and operations teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• 1–5 years of general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with operating and finance leases and ASC 842 concepts.
• Experience reading or working with commercial lease agreements.
• Strong Excel skills for organizing, filtering, reconciling large data sets.
• Experience with ERP or corporate accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Classify leases and calculate right-of-use assets and liabilities.
• Administer ongoing lease management for ~1,200 leases.
• Prepare journal entries and complete general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Engage with fleet, real estate, operations, accounting, acquisitions, and external partners.
• Review and abstract lease agreements and maintain lease records.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile lease-related accounts.
• Support cash entries, loan procedures, audits, and general accounting activities.

Skills

Lease accounting

ASC 842 knowledge

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

CoStar

LeaseQuery

Visual Lease

NetLease

Job description

Job Title: Lease AccountantJob Description

Responsibilities

• Classify leases and calculate right-of-use assets and liabilities.
• Administer ongoing lease management for approximately 1,200 active leases.
• Prepare journal entries and complete general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and troubleshoot accounting discrepancies.
• Engage with fleet, real estate, operations, accounting, acquired businesses, and external real estate partners.
• Review and abstract lease agreements, maintaining accurate lease records.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile lease-related accounts.
• Support corporate cash entries, loan procedures, audits, acquisitions, and general accounting activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 1–5 years of general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with operating and finance leases and lease accounting principles.
• Ability to discuss lease accounting fundamentals and learn ASC 842 concepts.
• Experience reading or working with commercial lease agreements.
• Strong Excel skills for organizing, filtering, reconciling, and troubleshooting large data sets.
• Experience with ERP or corporate accounting software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Direct ownership of a large lease portfolio is preferred but not required.
• Experience with CoStar, NetLease, LeaseQuery, Visual Lease, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Direct ASC 842 experience preferred but not required at an expert level.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with recurring, transaction-heavy work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Experience with acquisition integration or onboarding leases from newly acquired businesses is a plus.

Work Environment

The position is based in an on-site corporate accounting environment in Greenville, South Carolina. The team frequently collaborates in real time due to the pace and volume of activity, interfacing regularly with fleet, real estate, operations, divisional contacts, shared services, and external real estate partners. This role provides an opportunity for collaborative work within a close-knit corporate accounting team, with potential for progression from Staff Accountant to Senior Accountant over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 – $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Your total compensation package is designed to not only meet your immediate needs but to also help you build a strong foundation for the future, supporting your health, wealth, and personal growth every step of the way. Each component of your package provides value. You get the most from your total compensation package when you understand how the pieces work together to support your health, financial well-being, and safety at work.

Health Benefits: We prioritize your health and well-being through comprehensive benefits that keep you covered and supported:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Wealth & Rewards: (Direct Compensation) Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay, bonuses, and recognition programs:

• Salary
• AOP Bonus
• Incentive Pay
• Service Awards
• Rewards
• Refer-a-Friend Program

Growth & Development: We invest in your growth with ongoing development opportunities that help you advance your career:

• Pay for Skill
• PATH (Personal Adaptive Training Hub)
• Monthly Safety Training
• On-the-Job Training
• Role-Specific External Training & Certification

Statutory Benefits: Additional financial protections ensure your security and peace of mind:

• Social Security & Medicare Match
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Unemployment Insurance
• Family Medical Leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ( [e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.