Position Overview An organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage lease and fixed asset accounting across its portfolio of locations. This role oversees lease accounting under ASC 842, maintains fixed asset records, and supports monthly close through journal entries and account reconciliations. The position partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. This role offers ownership of key accounting processes and opportunities to grow into broader areas of corporate accounting over time.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Accounting & Administration (ASC 842)
- Maintain lease data and prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 842)
- Maintain lease schedules and reconcile lease-related balance sheet accounts
- Review lease agreements, amendments, and renewals to ensure accurate accounting treatment
- Review rent obligations, coordinate payments, and resolve related discrepancies
- Support annual audits by preparing lease schedules and documentation
Fixed Assets Accounting
- Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements
- Calculate and record monthly depreciation
- Reconcile fixed asset accounts and investigate variances
- Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) reporting and project closeouts
- Maintain supporting documentation for fixed asset transactions
Tax & General Accounting
- Support personal property tax compliance, including filings and reconciliations
- Prepare and post journal entries and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Operations to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual tasks, and strengthen controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 and fixed asset/depreciation rules
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification, or active pursuit of CPA
- Experience with ERP systems and lease accounting software
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.