Sr Lease Accountant

Title: Sr Lease Accountant Category: Accounting & Finance EmploymentType: Full-Time Location: NY-Westbury LocationType: corporate JobLocation: Westbury, New York 11590 JobSummary: Responsibilities of this position include managing all aspects of Lease Accounting in compliance with US GAAP (ASC842) and IFRS (IFRS 16) ensuring financial statement accuracy. Added responsibilities include month-end and year-end close processes, support internal & external audits, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Journal Entries and Budgeting. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $85,000 - $95,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. WhatYouDo: • Manage Lease Accounting in compliance with US GAAP (ASC842) and IFRS (IFRS 16) ensuring financial statement accuracy. • Review and analyze new and existing lease agreements and embedded leases to determine proper accounting under US GAAP & IFRS standards. • Conduct technical accounting research and document complex lease arrangements. • Maintain Lease Accounting software, MRI Pro Lease Enterprise, ensuring accuracy. • Prepare monthly lease schedules. • Prepare Account Reconciliations and account variance analysis. • Prepare Annual Budgets and monthly forecasts. • Support external & internal audits. • Participate in day-to-day responsibilities of the Occupancy Accounting Department. • Assist with any ad-hoc projects. • Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently, take initiative and drive process improvements. • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a high-volume environment • Ability to effectively multitask, meeting tight deadlines Knowledge&Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting. • Minimum Four years work experience in the accounting field, lease accounting required.. • Master’s in accounting and/or CPA Preferred. • Experience with Lease Accounting Software & Oracle ERP preferred. • Proficient Excel Skills • Working knowledge of both US GAAP and UK IFRS accounting standards • This role is based out of our Westbury, NY office and requires being willing and able to reliably commute into the Westbury office. EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.