Vaco
Overview
Lease Accountant — Dallas, TX — hybrid, 4 days onsite (work from home first and last part of the month).
One of Vaco's longstanding clients in the healthcare space is seeking a Lease Accountant due to a recent retirement. This is a legacy client with a track record of strong culture and leadership. The role is part of a newly created department after a spin‑off transaction and public offering. The Lease Accountant will be critical in maintaining compliance for 842 checklists/testing on determining operating vs. finance leases. The person will also assist with legal and tax accruals, validate coding and bookings, potentially assist with cash management, and support various ad hoc corporate accounting duties.
Compensation: $85-100K + discretionary bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile the lease accounting system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all lease data (real estate, equipment, vehicles, etc.).
Record monthly journal entries related to lease assets and liabilities, including right-of-use (ROU) assets, lease expenses, interest, and amortization.
Review lease agreements and abstracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and supporting schedules for leases.
Coordinate with property management, procurement, and legal teams to identify new, modified, or terminated leases.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to lease accounting.
Prepare and maintain lease disclosures and reports for management and SEC filings (if applicable).
Continuously improve processes for lease tracking, system integration, and data accuracy.
Support implementation or upgrades of lease accounting software and tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to lease accounting or fixed assets.
Strong understanding of GAAP and ASC 842.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or lease accounting systems (e.g., LeaseQuery, CoStar, Visual Lease, SAP, Oracle).
Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $85-100K + discretionary bonus.
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.
Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, reasonable accommodations will be provided to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact HR@vaco.com if reasonable accommodation is needed.
Vaco by Highspring also informs that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California, Virginia, and other residents may access state-specific policies; Canadian residents may access policies in English or French; residents in GDPR-governed regions may access applicable policies.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determinining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. The salary range is noted in this posting where required by local law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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One of Vaco's longstanding clients in the healthcare space is seeking a Lease Accountant due to a recent retirement. This is a legacy client with a track record of strong culture and leadership. The role is part of a newly created department after a spin‑off transaction and public offering. The Lease Accountant will be critical in maintaining compliance for 842 checklists/testing on determining operating vs. finance leases. The person will also assist with legal and tax accruals, validate coding and bookings, potentially assist with cash management, and support various ad hoc corporate accounting duties.
Compensation: $85-100K + discretionary bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile the lease accounting system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all lease data (real estate, equipment, vehicles, etc.).
Record monthly journal entries related to lease assets and liabilities, including right-of-use (ROU) assets, lease expenses, interest, and amortization.
Review lease agreements and abstracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and supporting schedules for leases.
Coordinate with property management, procurement, and legal teams to identify new, modified, or terminated leases.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to lease accounting.
Prepare and maintain lease disclosures and reports for management and SEC filings (if applicable).
Continuously improve processes for lease tracking, system integration, and data accuracy.
Support implementation or upgrades of lease accounting software and tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to lease accounting or fixed assets.
Strong understanding of GAAP and ASC 842.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or lease accounting systems (e.g., LeaseQuery, CoStar, Visual Lease, SAP, Oracle).
Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $85-100K + discretionary bonus.
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.
Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, reasonable accommodations will be provided to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact HR@vaco.com if reasonable accommodation is needed.
Vaco by Highspring also informs that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California, Virginia, and other residents may access state-specific policies; Canadian residents may access policies in English or French; residents in GDPR-governed regions may access applicable policies.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determinining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. The salary range is noted in this posting where required by local law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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