Accountant - Lease Accounting & Fixed Assets
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional to join a dynamic finance team during a critical period of process optimization and transformation. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting processes while contributing to large-scale cleanup, process improvement, and reporting initiatives across multiple regions.
This position is ideal for an accountant who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and wants to play a key role in strengthening accounting operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter capable of working independently, driving improvements, and serving as a trusted resource for the broader accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the review, validation, and cleanup of lease accounting and fixed asset records.
Manage and maintain the Lease Accelerator platform and fixed asset subledger.
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation roll-forwards.
Consolidate roll-forward activity across multiple regions and legal entities.
Review lease agreements and ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Prepare lease-related journals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules.
Perform fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and reclassifications.
Identify process improvement opportunities and help streamline accounting workflows.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to leases and fixed assets.
Assist with special projects, data cleanup initiatives, and future system enhancements.
QualificationsRequired
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.
Experience managing fixed asset roll-forwards and depreciation accounting.
Hands-on experience with Lease Accelerator.
Experience working with Sage Fixed Assets or similar fixed asset management software.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
Preferred
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-region, or complex corporate environment.
Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX (AX ERP).
Experience supporting ERP implementations or systems transitions.
SAP experience or exposure.
Tax accounting knowledge is a plus.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Opportunity to take ownership of high-impact lease accounting and fixed asset initiatives.
Significant exposure to process improvement and accounting transformation efforts.
Ability to influence and enhance accounting procedures across multiple regions.
Collaborative team environment with strong visibility to accounting leadership.
Blend of project-based work and ongoing accounting responsibilities.
Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.
Ideal Candidate
You are more than a transactional accountant. You enjoy digging into data, identifying root causes, improving processes, and taking ownership of outcomes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, partnering with stakeholders, and serving as a dependable resource in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you bring a proactive mindset and a desire to help build stronger accounting processes for the future.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.
About Aston Carter
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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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