<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Lease Accountant / Staff Accountant – Lease Accounting</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Clifton, NJ</p><p> <strong>Schedule:</strong></p><ul><li>Monday–Thursday: Onsite, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM</li><li>Friday: Remote</li></ul><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> We are seeking a detail-oriented Lease Accountant / Staff Accountant to support lease accounting operations. This role will assist with maintaining accurate lease data, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with lease accounting policies and procedures.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support ongoing lease accounting activities and related financial processes</li><li>Accurately input, update, and maintain lease information within internal systems</li><li>Process lease payments and assist with rent accounting functions</li><li>Perform lease reconciliations and investigate/resolvet discrepancies</li><li>Ensure adherence to established lease accounting policies and controls</li><li>Provide general accounting support as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Excel skills required</li><li>Accounting or finance background; lease accounting exposure preferred</li><li>High attention to detail with strong organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage data entry, reconciliations, and payment processing efficiently</li></ul>

• Proficiency in Excel, including the use of formulas and advanced functions.<br>• Background in accounting or finance, with exposure to lease accounting being advantageous.<br>• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.<br>• Ability to manage data entry tasks, reconciliations, and payment processing efficiently.<br>• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and vendor invoice management.<br>• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.<br>• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Prior experience in a retail or similar industry is preferred but not required.

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