Accountant, Lease & Fleet

Lyft•New York, NY

1d•$72,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is seeking a motivated Accountant to join its Lease Accounting team within Controllership. The role supports ASC 842 lease accounting, primarily for real estate, including new expansion and AV initiatives. The Accountant reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager, Lease & Fleet, and works cross-functionally with Finance, Lease Administration, Real Estate, and other Lyft teams. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and can manage multiple projects. The position includes preparing and analyzing lease activity, supporting monthly and quarterly close and lease disclosures, coordinating with international and third-party partners, supporting audits and SOX controls, and contributing to scalable accounting processes and system implementations. The role also handles special Accounting and Finance projects as needed. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid employees may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range for the New York City area is $72,000–$90,000, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet objectives and deadlines.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
ERP experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger functional team.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.
Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4, or experience at a large public company.
Oracle and Lease Accelerator experience.
ASC 842 knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze new leases, modifications, and terminations using the ASC 842 checklist, and record new activity in Lease Accelerator.
Assist with monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses according to close-calendar timelines.
Support lease footnote disclosures, including the real estate rollforward and maturity analysis.
Coordinate lease activity with international and third-party partners ahead of month-end close.
Work with cross-functional partners, including FP&A, Lease Administration, Technical Accounting, and SEC Reporting.
Prepare support for external audit requests and assist in documenting internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
Help develop and implement scalable accounting processes for timely and accurate financial reporting.
Participate in and collaborate on system implementations.
Perform special and ad-hoc Accounting and Finance projects as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available when enrolled.
Mental health benefits.
Family building benefits.
Child care and pet benefits.
401(k) plan with company match.
12 observed holidays.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; 15 days of paid time off for hourly team members.
18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
Potential equity offering and bonus.