Lease Accountant

Description

Job Description:

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

We are in search of a motivated, experienced, and innovative Lease Accountant to join our Accounting and Business Operations (ABO) team. You will be an integral team member in providing critical support in the areas of accounting and financial reporting for our leasing and commercial real estate function. This is a highly visible position providing strong opportunities for advancement. It will also allow telecommute with potential for in-office engagement and training activities.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

THE MISSION

Accounting and Business Operations will support the Mission, Vision and Values of Leidos in a collaborative, transformational and inclusive team environment with the goals of optimizing cash flow, delivering accurate financial results, maintain a high standard of transparency and compliance for our stakeholders.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
 

THE CHALLENGE:

• Proactively assist with the monitoring of 800+ active leases
• Work collaboratively with employees, vendors and customers, often in a global environment
• Conduct research to support complex accounting situations
• Willingness to independently study standards and concepts with the goal of shortening the learning curve
• Preparation of journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Analysis of complex voluminous data to facilitate accurate financial reporting
• Conduct research surrounding expected vs actual results and monthly financial fluctuation
• Assist with preparation of disclosures included in the Company’s 10Q/10K SEC filings and quarterly supplemental reporting
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation
• Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects such as internal and external audit requests, department goals and initiatives, and other special projects as needed

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with 2-4 years of accounting experience or a Masters of Accounting with less than 2 years of prior Accounting experience.
• Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles, specifically GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven with ability to work independently and collaboratively with others with minimal oversight
• Ability to work in deadline driven conditions with ability to juggle shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of personnel
• Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Flexible work schedule and willingness to provide additional support during priority reporting periods

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of ASC 842
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Strong accounting skills
• Real Estate knowledge
• Experience with publicly traded company
• Deltek/Costpoint experience
• Government contract experience
• Costar experience

Pay Range:

Pay Range $46,150.00 - $71,000.00 - $95,850.00

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