Position Summary
The Staff Accountant – Leases & Fixed Assets is responsible for the accurate accounting, tracking, and reporting of the Company’s lease portfolio and fixed assets in NetSuite, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role owns day‑to‑day lease accounting under ASC 842, fixed asset accounting, and related reconciliations, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Accounting (ASC 842)
Maintain all operating and finance lease records in NetSuite, including real estate, vehicles, and equipment
Perform monthly lease accounting under ASC 842, including:
Right‑of‑use (ROU) assets
Lease liabilities
Amortization and interest expense
Set up new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and remeasurements in NetSuite
Reconcile lease subledger activity to the general ledger monthly
Maintain complete lease documentation and audit support
Coordinate with Operations, Real Estate, and Procurement to ensure lease population completeness
Fixed Asset Accounting
Maintain the fixed asset subledger in NetSuite
Record capital asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements
Calculate and post monthly depreciation in accordance with Company policy and GAAP
Review capital vs. expense classifications
Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliations to the general ledger
Support annual physical inventory and asset verification processes
Maintain fixed asset schedules for audit and tax support
Financial Close & Reporting
Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to leases and fixed assets
Support timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close
Assist with financial statement disclosures related to leases and fixed assets
Support external auditors with schedules, reconciliations, and source documentation
Controls & Process Improvement
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Identify and implement process improvements within NetSuite to enhance accuracy and close efficiency
Assist with system enhancements, reporting improvements, and documentation standardization
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2–4 years of accounting experience with direct NetSuite usage (required)
Hands‑on experience with NetSuite fixed assets and lease accounting modules
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842
Experience with account reconciliations and month‑end close
Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, schedules, analysis)
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Preferred
Experience in asset‑intensive environments (construction, manufacturing, distribution)
Experience supporting audits or SOX/internal controls
CPA or CPA‑eligible
Key Competencies
Ownership mentality and accountability
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Clear, professional communication
Ability to meet close deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Sound accounting judgment and attention to compliance