Lease Accountant

Lease Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented Lease Accountant who can manage the accounting processes related to leases. Responsibilities include processing journal entries, completing month end close, audit support, executing internal controls and completing timely account reconciliations.

This is a hybrid position and requires in-office attendance a minimum of 2 days / week in our Minnetonka, MN office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate the month end close process including recording journal entries and maintaining a detailed journal entry checklist, communicating with business partners, and proactively troubleshooting issues as they arise throughout the close. Prepare and process lease transactions into general ledger.
• Develop proficiency in Lease Accelerator as means to troubleshoot lease accounting issues and obtain account reconciliation support.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to provide payment requests and coding to ensure timely payment of 150+ leases.
• Partner with landlords and their management companies to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations / Facilities, Procurement, and FP&A to maintain complete and accurate lease data.
• Prepare statements to facility management for all subleased locations.
• Assist with audits (internal, external, or regulatory) by providing lease related reports and documentation.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and provides insights for planning or management review, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Knowledge and Skills Required :

Communication and Interpersonal Skills :

Position's Pay Range : $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits may include :

Note : If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.