Specialist, Lease Accounting

Job Title: Specialist, Lease Accounting Job Code: 37611 Job Location: Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Lease Accountant to manage and support the company’s lease accounting processes in compliance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16. This role is responsible for the accurate recording, reconciliation, reporting, and analysis of lease-related transactions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience with lease accounting systems, ERP platforms, automation tools, and end-to-end accounting processes. Essential Functions: Manage the end-to-end lease accounting process for a portfolio of real estate and/or equipment leases. Review lease agreements and abstracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16. Prepare and record monthly, quarterly, and annual lease accounting journal entries. Maintain lease schedules, amortization tables, and right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations. Reconcile lease-related general ledger accounts and investigate variances. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to lease accounting. Ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data in the lease accounting system. Assist with lease modifications, reassessments, renewals, terminations, and impairments. Prepare 10-Q/10K SEC financial statement disclosures related to leases. Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations. Identify and support process improvements, including the use of automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control within accounting processes. Assist in strengthening internal controls over lease accounting and related financial reporting processes. Contribute to broader accounting operations and support cross-functional accounting activities as needed. Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by management. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. 3+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in lease accounting. Preferred Additional Skills: Strong knowledge of ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16. Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. Experience managing accounting processes through the full accounting cycle. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations. CPA or progress toward CPA preferred. Experience with automation tools and process improvement initiatives within accounting or finance functions. Experience with additional accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Accounting, or other general accounting functions. Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and/or Costpoint preferred. Experience with lease accounting platforms such as CoStar Real Estate Management. Experience in public accounting and/or large corporate accounting environments. Familiarity with SOX controls and compliance requirements. Experience working with large volumes of lease data across multiple business units or geographies. Experience supporting end-to-end accounting operations in a corporate environment. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000-$135,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $63,500-$117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-NR1 Apply To This Job