Staff Accountant, Lease Accounting

Inspire Brands; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands is seeking a Staff, Lease Accounting to uphold US GAAP lease accounting across its multi-brand real estate portfolio. The role partners with FP&A, Real Estate, Lease Administration, IT and Treasury to ensure accurate financial close and reporting.

The position is based in Atlanta Global Support Center with onsite work four days per week. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting, with 1–2 years of accounting experience and familiarity with Oracle ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA track preferred.
• Oracle ERP and related financial systems experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting documentation for US GAAP lease accounting.
• Perform month-end close, subledger work in CoStar, GL entries, and reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Real Estate and Audits; support special projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

US GAAP knowledge

Strong initiative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA track preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

The Staff, Lease Accounting, assists in performing Lease technical and operational accounting functions to support complete and accurate financial close, internal, and external reporting and the end-to-end lease cycle across the company's real estate portfolio (Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Dunkin’, and Baskin-Robbins). This position ensures that the lease accounting policy in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 842) is followed, along with the appropriate governance, controls, and segregation of duties. This role is highly collaborative and visible given lease accounting risk to the financial statements and important stakeholders. The position partners closely with FP&A, Real Estate, Lease Administration, Financial Systems, IT, and Treasury. This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support end-to-end lease accounting process by maintaining proper accounting and documentation of all activity in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with internal and external audits. Perform analysis of legal documents and determine lease classification in accordance with US GAAP. Complete month-end close processes including subledger work in CoStar, general ledger entries, and internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including reconciliations, roll forwards, footnotes, year-end deliverables and controls. Work closely with staff in HSC support center. Liaise with other departments within the organization to ensure lease transactions are properly accounted for. Perform ad-hoc projects and technical research to help analyze or support Company decisions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant track preferred. 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience preferred. Oracle ERP, financial systems experience a plus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

Flexible, “hands‑on,” self‑starter with strong initiative and work ethic. Capacity to ask questions and acquire knowledge from guidance and team discussions. Must be able to understand multiple US GAAP concepts and apply that knowledge to real life situations. Effective at communicating with other departments and outside auditors on a regular basis, over multiple platforms in a timely manner. Ability to shift priorities as needed to make progress on multiple brands, projects, and workstreams simultaneously. Team player who works with appropriate sense of urgency and ownership to meet deadlines. Proficient in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

Inspire is a multi‑brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby’s, Baskin‑Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across 55 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well‑being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.