Sr. Accountant - Lease

Paradies Lagardere; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Lease Accounting Team in Atlanta. This role involves managing rent/lease accounting and providing crucial support for audits and compliance, requiring substantial experience in the field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years public or private accounting experience required.
• High proficiency in Excel and lease management software is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and lease accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and approve monthly rent reports.
• Coordinate with outside auditors for rent certification audits.
• Prepare monthly journal entries related to rent payments.

Skills

Multitasking

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Organization

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting

Tools

Excel

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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