Sr. Accountant - Lease

Paradies Lagardère - Retail; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage lease accounting responsibilities. In this role, you will oversee rent reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with urgency. This position is hybrid, allowing for a flexible work environment while maintaining strong collaboration with the accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years public or private accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards (ASC 842/IFRS 16).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with urgency and detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete and approve monthly rent reports and related AP invoices.
• Coordinate with auditors for real-time rent certifications.
• Manage lease agreements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Multitasking

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Lease Management Software

SAP Accounting Software

Job description

Paradies-Lagardere is recruiting a Senior Accountant to join our Lease Accounting Team. The Senior Lease Accountant will perform all aspects of rent/lease accounting and administration. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating with outside auditors and airports to deliver timely and accurate rent certification audits, calculating and recording appropriate accounting transactions for leases and the associated rental payments, and implementing process improvements where appropriate.

This Senior Accountant should be skilled in multitasking, project management, critical thinking, organization, communication and the ability to champion a project/initiative through to completion. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager and will also frequently interact with upper management and corporate project teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal are a must.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete, Review and Approve Monthly Rent Reports.
• Calculate rent payments for leases, prepare related AP Invoices and monthly journal entries.
• Plan for, Manage and Coordinate with, outside auditors to ensure timely and accurate rent certification audits.
• Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations for Balance Sheet and P&L Reviews.
• Review, manage, and maintain lease agreements, including new contracts, renewals, amendments, and associated database tools to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate the timely receipt of information from subtenants in accordance with the subtenant lease agreements, including audit documentation and rental payments.
• Assist with preparation of year-end audit work papers and responses to audit inquiries.
• Ad-hoc project completion and continuous process improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
• Required: 5+ years public or private accounting experience
• High Proficiency in excel, lease management software experience a plus
• Knowledge of SAP Accounting Software is a plus

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards (ASC 842/IFRS 16)
• Desire to identify and implement process improvements
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Work with a consistent sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Team player and be ready to help where needed

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