Lease Accountant

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Kent (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a full-time Lease Accounting Specialist in Kent, OH, offering hybrid work. You will manage equipment and property leases, enter data, update cost centers, and support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure lease data integrity across systems, approve invoices, investigate variances, and identify process improvements while advancing your lease accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong documentation and data-entry proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate lease accounting records for equipment and property.
• Approve monthly lease invoices with Equipment department.
• Prepare and upload monthly journal entries for lease items.
• Reconcile lease-related general ledger accounts.
• Investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy.
• Process intersystem and intercompany transfers per policy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Independent & team worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Company Information

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Kent, OH

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: Hybrid

Req ID: 229617

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

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

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Contact Information

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None