The Senior Accountant - Capital Assets will play a crucial role in the Corporate and North America Accounting Team. This position is responsible for the accounting of owned and leased capital assets, including acquisition, recording, tracking, depreciating, valuation, and disposition activities. It involves collaboration with fixed asset and lease accountants in the Shared Services Accounting team and cross-functional departments such as Real Estate, IT, Facilities, Retail and Distribution Operations, and other Finance functions.
ResponsibilitiesManage the full lifecycle of lease accounting, including new leases, modifications, and terminations.Ensure compliance with ASC 842, US GAAP, and internal lease and capital asset accounting policies.Maintain and reconcile lease schedules and related journal entries; support month-end close and financial reporting deliverables.Serve as the subject matter expert for lease accounting, liaising with auditors, shared services, real estate, and compliance teams.Support ERP and lease software implementations or upgrades.Partner with shared services to develop and maintain global lease accounting processes and internal controls.Provide management reporting and analysis of global fixed and leased assets, consolidating inputs from all regions.Analyze project plans for capitalization and monitor capitalized costs for software and retail build/remodel projects.Monitor and record asset impairments, particularly for retail stores, ensuring proper accounting and disclosure.Engage with landlords to resolve rent payment and sales reporting issues.
Essential Skills5+ years of operational accounting experience with GAAP, journal entries, and reconciliations.Experience with ASC 842 Lease Accounting and capital asset accounting policies.Exposure to fixed assets.Experience with accounting ERP systems, SAP preferred.Experience working within large organizations with multiple sites.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting.Experience with Prolease lease accounting software.Retail industry experience.QuickBooks experience.Strong US GAAP experience and technical accounting knowledge, with preference for experience in fixed assets, projects, and leases.Experience working in a regional environment with multiple countries and local requirements.Experience with reporting and analytical tools such as TM1.Attention to detail and a proven track record of organization.Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.Integrity, promptness, and reliability.Personable and professional demeanor with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Work Environment
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence from Tuesday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with an industry leader, providing a great resume-building experience. The organization values individuals who perform well, considering them for future assignments or long-term positions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
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