Sr Accountant - Lease Accounting

Diversity Nexus; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Diversity Nexus seeks a Senior Accountant – Lease Accounting to support IFRS 16 lease accounting across a large multi-location portfolio in a hybrid Dallas-based role.

The candidate will apply IFRS 16, review lease terms, perform abstraction, and assist with reconciliations and reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 lease accounting guidelines and/or hands-on lease abstraction experience.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience; candidates with specialized lease abstraction experience may be considered with fewer years.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply IFRS 16 accounting principles to lease accounting activities and financial reporting.
• Review, analyze, and interpret lease agreements to identify key accounting terms and relevant financial information.
• Perform lease abstraction, capturing essential lease data (dates, payment terms, renewal options, durations).
• Support lease accounting calculations, reconciliations, and balance sheet reporting.
• Ensure lease data accuracy and consistency with standards and policies.
• Review lease documentation and identify discrepancies or issues.
• Maintain lease accounting records and supporting documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve lease accounting questions.

Skills

IFRS 16

Lease abstraction

Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Lease accounting systems

Job description

Job Posting: Senior Accountant – Lease Accounting

Location: 13555 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75234

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

Job Type: Contract (2–3 months initially; potential extension up to 6 months or temp-to-perm)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant – Lease Accounting to support lease accounting operations and the application of IFRS 16 accounting standards across a large portfolio of retail locations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, hands-on experience with IFRS 16 and/or lease abstraction, and the ability to manage complex accounting activities accurately and efficiently. This role will support accounting operations involving more than 2,700 locations and significant balance sheet impact, making accuracy, critical thinking, and attention to detail essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to contribute specialized lease accounting expertise in a high-visibility environment while supporting the team on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply IFRS 16 accounting principles to lease accounting activities and financial reporting.
• Review, analyze, and interpret lease agreements to identify key accounting terms and relevant financial information.
• Perform lease abstraction, capturing essential lease data, including lease commencement dates, payment terms, renewal options, and lease durations.
• Support lease accounting calculations, reconciliations, and balance sheet reporting.
• Ensure lease data is accurate, complete, and consistent with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Review lease documentation and identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate lease accounting records and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Work with large volumes of lease data across multiple retail locations while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Utilize Excel and accounting systems to analyze financial information, validate data, and support reporting activities.
• Collaborate with internal accounting and cross-functional teams to resolve lease accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related accounting discipline.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 lease accounting guidelines and/or hands-on lease abstraction experience.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred; candidates with specialized lease abstraction experience may be considered with fewer years.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and lease data.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other enterprise accounting systems.
• CPA candidate or progress toward CPA certification.
• Previous experience in the retail industry or with multi-location lease portfolios.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience working with lease accounting systems, lease administration, or lease abstraction tools.
• Immediate availability is preferred.
• The initial assignment is expected to last 2–3 months, with the possibility of extension up to 6 months.
• Temp-to-perm conversion may be considered for the right candidate.
• Candidates should be available to work 20–30 hours per week and attend the Dallas office three days per week.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with specialized knowledge of IFRS 16 or lease abstraction, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently with complex financial information. Experience supporting retail lease portfolios or accounting for multiple locations will be a strong advantage.