Senior Lease Accountant - Synthetic Lease Specialist

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Lease Accountant in Birmingham, AL to manage the accounting, reporting, and lifecycle tracking of rental equipment assets under synthetic lease structures.

You will support asset financing transactions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain adherence to ASC 842 and internal policies. The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience with lease and fixed asset accounting, plus strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.
• Knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting and depreciation methodologies.
• Experience with asset-based lending or equipment financing and lease tracking systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong reconciliation ability, and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and organize asset-level data to support financing transactions with banks and lessors.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external financial institutions to place rental assets into synthetic lease structures.
• Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance.
• Support initial lease setup, documentation, and onboarding into accounting systems.
• Maintain detailed tracking of all assets under synthetic lease arrangements, including asset identification and classification and lease terms.
• Monitor lease activity including additions, modifications, and terminations.
• Reconcile lease schedules to the general ledger on a recurring basis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-priority management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft AX 2012/D365

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Lease Accountant in Birmingham, AL to manage the accounting, reporting, and lifecycle tracking of rental equipment assets under synthetic lease structures.

You will support asset financing transactions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain adherence to ASC 842 and internal policies. The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience with lease and fixed asset accounting, plus strong Excel and ERP skills.