Lease Accountant

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.