Accounting & Leasing Project Specialist
About The Position
Our Leasing and Operations team is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional to join us as an Accounting & Leasing Project Specialist. This role is designed to support both business development/leasing activities and core accounting operations, acting as a critical execution partner across customer-facing and financial workflows. In this position, you will support lease origination activities, customer billing and payment processes, and accounting reconciliation efforts. You will collaborate closely with Business Development, Accounting, and external customers to ensure accurate data flow, timely payments, and resolution of discrepancies. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment and brings both financial acumen and strong customer service capabilities. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute immediately while gaining exposure across multiple functional areas within Leasing and Operations.
Requirements
- 2 + years of related professional experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures particularly in cash application or accounts receivable
- Exposure to leasing, billing, or financial operations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
- Comfort working with customer billing portals or ERP-related tools
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Ability to seamlessly pivot between customer-facing work and accounting-focused tasks
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Demonstrated reliability in meeting deadlines and maintaining data accuracy
- Broad working knowledge of various accounting standards and guidelines, including US GAAP, SOX, IAS, and IFRS
- Proficient with Excel, including familiarity with formulas, charts/graphs, and macros
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with applying customer cash receipts and payments to the appropriate outstanding invoices
- Research and resolve unapplied cash, unusual entries, or transactions that do not balance
- Support reconciliation activities and investigate discrepancies related to customer accounts
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial records and systems
- Assist with lease origination activities, supporting Business Development initiatives and internal leasing processes
- Serve as a customer service liaison for billing-related inquiries, including working within customer billing platforms (e.g., Ariba or similar systems)
- Create, update, and maintain Excel-based tracking tools and spreadsheets to support leasing, billing, and reporting needs
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely billing and payment requests
- Participate in ad-hoc projects supporting accounting, leasing, and operational priorities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
