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Lease Accountant
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Robert Half
Plano, TX (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to support a private equity-backed organization on a Contract basis in Plano, Texas. This role will lead lease accounting remediation efforts, strengthen compliance under ASC 842, and improve the accuracy and consistency of related processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the lead advisor for lease accounting matters, providing guidance on ASC 842 application across the organization.
- Assess current accounting treatment for real estate and vehicle leases, resolve discrepancies, and help bring records into compliance.
- Analyze lease terms and events such as renewals, amendments, reassessments, and classification changes to determine proper accounting treatment.
- Work closely with external auditors by preparing support, addressing questions, and helping resolve lease-related audit issues.
- Support the implementation of the Sage lease accounting module by validating data, reconciling records, and aligning procedures with reporting needs.
- Establish and refine lease accounting policies, workflows, and internal controls to improve reliability and consistency.
- Prepare clear process documentation and control narratives that support compliance, transparency, and audit readiness.
- Oversee the accuracy of right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and required financial disclosures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline lease accounting activities and recommend practical improvements to enhance efficiency and control. Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience with significant hands-on responsibility in lease accounting and ASC 842.
- Strong understanding of month-end close activities, general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests in a structured, timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex lease arrangements and apply technical accounting guidance accurately.
- Background in documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for ongoing compliance needs.
- Proficiency in analyzing accounting data, validating balances, and resolving discrepancies across multiple lease populations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across finance and audit stakeholders.