Job Description

Our client is a rapidly growing, multi-location organization with 130+ active locations nationwide and plans to expand to 160+ locations within the next year. With this continued growth, they are seeking a Lease & Property Accountant to support their expanding real estate portfolio and ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and operational oversight. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, and Operations teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The Lease & Property Accountant will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting and financial oversight of the company’s lease portfolio and property-related activity, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 while also managing property-level financials. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining lease accuracy, monitoring occupancy costs, and supporting the financial infrastructure of a rapidly scaling footprint.

• Salary for role ranges on level of experience $100k-$120k base plus bonus with full benefit package and is hybrid. 

Responsibilities:

Lease Accounting & Reporting

• Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including initial recognition, remeasurements, modifications, and impairments
• Prepare and record monthly lease journal entries (ROU assets, lease liabilities, amortization, interest expense)
• Reconcile lease-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Maintain and update lease accounting system (LeaseQuery, Visual Lease, CoStar, etc.)
• Review lease agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations for proper accounting treatment

Property Accounting & Occupancy Costs

• Track and account for property-related expenses including rent, CAM (common area maintenance), property taxes, insurance, and utilities
• Review and reconcile landlord invoices and CAM reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies
• Accrue and analyze monthly occupancy costs across 130+ locations
• Partner with AP to ensure timely and accurate rent payments and proper expense coding
• Monitor lease escalations, percentage rent, and expense recoveries

Portfolio Management

• Maintain a centralized database of all lease and property-related data across a multi-state footprint
• Support new site openings, closures, and relocations from an accounting perspective
• Partner with Real Estate and Legal teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of lease and property documentation

Financial Close & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close processes for lease and property accounting
• Prepare property-level reporting and variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast)
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors
• Support technical accounting memos related to lease and property accounting

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Identify and implement process improvements as the company scales from 130 ? 160+ locations
• Assist in building and strengthening internal controls around lease and property accounting
• Support implementation or optimization of lease/property management systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A on occupancy cost forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Work closely with Real Estate, Legal, and Operations teams on lease terms, renewals, and site performance
• Provide insights into lease obligations, occupancy trends, and cost drivers to leadership

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience (lease accounting, property accounting, or both)
• Strong knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting
• Experience in multi-location environments (retail, healthcare, restaurant, or similar)
• Degreed
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred:

• Experience with lease/property accounting systems (LeaseQuery, Visual Lease, CoStar, Yardi, MRI, etc.)
• CPA or CPA-track

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage high-volume data across locations
• Ability to connect lease accounting with real-world property operations
• Proactive and process-driven in a scaling environment
• Strong communicator with cross-functional business partners

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Relocation

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