Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting Job at Ann Taylor (Fort Myers, FL)

Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting

Ann Taylor

Location:
United States , Fort Myers, FL ▼
Hingham, MA

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Accountant – Lease Accounting is primarily responsible for the accounting accuracy of occupancy costs within the Company’s financial statements as well as the preparation of various schedules, reconciliations, and account variance analyses relating to the monthly closing process. Additionally, the Senior Accountant prepares various management reports including various explanations utilized by Senior Finance Management.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain the lease accounting system (CoStar / Lucernex), including recording of ROU assets, Lease Liability, Tenant Allowances and the related accounts in a timely matter
Responsible for the monthly review and update of all ASC 842 schedules pertaining to lease amendments, modifications and closures in accordance with the executed lease documents and FASB ASC 842 requirements
Responsible for providing timely and accurate monthly account analyses, reconciliations and journal entry preparation
Review and process monthly accruals, coding requests, and posting errors
Manage ad hoc reporting requests
Research certain technical accounting issues as they relate to the current role and develop process improvement efficiencies in the department
Responsible for preparing and updating a Balance Sheet and Income Statement budget and forecast for all accounts relating to the occupancy and relevant accounting adjustments
Maintain processes and procedures to ensure adherence to Lease Accounting and other corporate accounting policies
Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments to facilitate information sharing and adjusting to business changes
Serve as a technical resource to other departments and management
Regular interaction with various departments including Corporate Finance & FP&A
Real Estate Finance & Store Development
Store Operations
Corporate/Store Facilities Management
Accounts Payable
internal & external Tax & Audit partners
Develop an understanding of Accounting’s workflow processes and the interdependency between other Departments in meeting monthly closing goals. Also develop a working relationship with the other brands to facilitate information sharing and to understand who our internal customers are and what their needs are
Work on special projects independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and present results to management
Perform duties with a process improvement and customer service mentality
Develop a continuous level of proficiency with a financial and information systems as they relate to the department
Assist with record retention and organization of the Accounting Department
Assist with Audit Requests from independent auditors

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2-3 years accounting experience
Basic knowledge of GAAP
Proficiency with MS Office applications, specifically Excel
Highly motivated self-starter
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with SAP and Hyperion
Experience with CoStar and/or Lucernex
Experience with Oracle

What we offer:

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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