Lease Senior Accountant

Lease Accounting Perform lease identification, classification (operating vs. finance), initial recognition, subsequent measurement, remeasurements, and modifications. Evaluate complex terms, including renewal and termination options, incentives, variable payments, embedded leases, and lease versus non-lease components. Review lease agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation to identify accounting risks, policy exceptions or incomplete data. Maintain accurate lease data, assumptions, schedules, and documentation in CoStar; validate business inputs and track leases through commencement. This role will serve as the CoStar North America Admin. Prepare and maintain Lease Contract Control Packages (LCCPs) and coordinate with Capital Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Managers to ensure appropriate capitalization, depreciation, and lease accounting. Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, and account reconciliations with clear documentation to support audit, tax and SOX requirements. Prepare lease-related reports, forecasts, financial statement support, and external disclosure information. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to documentation requests. Assist with IFRS or STAT filings, as required. Execute key and non-key SOX controls related to lease accounting, including identification of control deficiencies and remediation activities. Advise business partners on lease structure and accounting implications. Identify recurring process gaps or data issues and implement approved improvements to systems, policies, and workflows. Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Facilities, Fleet, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure accurate and timely lease execution and accounting. Support lease policy updates, strategic initiatives, and special projects. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years of accounting experience. Working knowledge of ASC 842 and IFRS 16 a plus. Experience with SAP or another large ERP system preferred.