Lease Accountant - Roswell, United States - SiteOne Landscape Supply

Description

Company Overview:

SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

This position is a key member of SiteOnes Financial Reporting and Lease Accounting team located in Roswell, GA and essential responsibilities include extensive involvement in the month end close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. This individual will work directly with business partners in the field as well as the accounting, real estate, and fleet and delivery functional teams to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide reporting guidance and assistance. The individual in this role will also provide support to the corporate tax group and function as a point of contact for internal and external audit requests as needed. This position is expected to play an important role in the companys internal control activities in support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Responsibilities include performing the companys lease accounting functions, including, but not limited to, duties associated with the monthly financial close, account reconciliations, support of a strong internal control environment, asset management, and financial reporting. This position also collaborates with various business partners to develop and improve processes while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.

Key duties include:

• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of month end close activities for lease accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Review lease agreements (includes real estate and equipment leases as well as vehicle financing arrangements) to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 842 standards.
• Function as the point of contact for the business regarding lease accounting related questions.
• Support purchase accounting and integration of acquisitions.
• Assist the corporate tax group on matters related to lease accounting.
• Work directly with internal and external auditors on matters pertaining to lease accounting.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis for management.
• Carry out special projects as required.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or CPA track preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant corporate accounting experience.
• Experience and strong understanding of monthly close and reporting cycles in a large U.S. corporate environment.
• Experience applying U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar scale ERP platforms
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, apply sound judgment, and collaborate with business partners

Competencies:

Core

• Results Orientation & Energy Demonstrated personal commitment and drive to set and meet high standards and objectives.
• Assertiveness & Influence Promote ideas persuasively, work through conflicts, while building positive working relationships.
• Decisiveness & Judgment Select well-reasoned actions among complex alternatives in a timely manner.
• Emotional Intelligence & Integrity Demonstrate self-awareness, staying focused on goals and managing emotions, while working towards win-win outcomes even in the face of controversy.
• Critical Thinking Demonstrated ability to gather and assess relevant information and develop well-reasoned conclusions and solutions.
• Planning & Organizing Demonstrated ability to effectively direct and prioritize multiple and complex projects to completion within deadlines.
• Communication Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences.
• Teamwork Demonstrated ability to participate and contribute as a member of a team.

Functional

• Technical Knowledge Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant US GAAP, emerging accounting and regulation standards, and systems and process knowledge to business issues.
• Financial Statements Demonstrated ability to understand income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Systems & Processes Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and processes, and ability to influence their improvement.
• Business Partner Demonstrated ability to understand the issues facing a business and successfully collaborate with business partners on the development of plans and actions to support the achievement of goals.

SiteOne

• Customer Obsessed ? we are passionate about making our customers successful.
• Continuously Improving ? we quickly adapt best practices to drive growth and deliver world?class results.
• Team Players ? we respect and support each other and put the team first.
• Professional ? we do everything with quality and integritynever cutting corners.
• Talent Focused ? we recruit, develop, mentor and retain the best people.
• Accountable ? we think and act like owners, and leverage SiteOnes resources to succeed.

Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.