Accountant - Lease & Fixed Assets
About The Position
The accountant will join a finance team during a period of process optimization and transformation, taking ownership of lease and fixed asset accounting processes and contributing to cleanup, process improvement, and reporting initiatives across multiple regions. The role involves hands-on accounting work, resolving complex accounting challenges, strengthening accounting operations, and supporting the broader team. The successful candidate will work independently, drive improvements, and serve as a trusted resource. This is a contract position based in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a hybrid work schedule. The listed pay range is $35.00–$40.00 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on November 16, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.
- Experience managing fixed asset roll-forwards and depreciation accounting.
- Hands-on experience with Lease Accelerator.
- Experience working with Sage Fixed Assets or similar fixed asset management software.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-region, or complex corporate environment.
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX (AX ERP).
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or systems transitions.
- SAP experience or exposure.
- Tax accounting knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Lead the review, validation, and cleanup of lease accounting and fixed asset records.
- Manage and maintain the Lease Accelerator platform and fixed asset subledger.
- Prepare, analyze, and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation roll-forwards.
- Consolidate roll-forward activity across multiple regions and legal entities.
- Review lease agreements and ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare lease-related journal entries, reclassifications, and supporting schedules.
- Perform fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and reclassifications.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and help streamline accounting workflows.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to leases and fixed assets.
- Assist with special projects, data cleanup initiatives, and future system enhancements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements apply).
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (eligibility requirements apply).
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available (eligibility requirements apply).
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents (eligibility requirements apply).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements apply).
- Health Spending Account (HSA) (eligibility requirements apply).
- Transportation benefits (eligibility requirements apply).
- Employee Assistance Program (eligibility requirements apply).
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave (eligibility requirements apply).
- Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.
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Career Level
Mid Level
