Lease Accountant

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture

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Position Overview:
This position serves Compeer Financials' internal and external clients by providing accounting services to new and existing leases, by analyzing complex requests and creating accounting system entries using appropriate procedures and accounting principles. Ensures a high degree of accuracy and exceptional service. Serves as a knowledge and technical resource to other team members with regard to accounting processes in assigned area.

Essential Functions:

Collaborates to resolve complex lease accounting issue resolution.
Facilitates design and set up of servicing, monitoring and maintenance for specialty programs.
Analyzes and creates accounting system entries using the appropriate procedures and accounting principles for basic to comple x transactions.
Books new leases and assists in client account maintenance.
Assists with transactions, maintenance and research for non-lease Fleet acquisitions.
Lessee accounting for Compeer lease obligations.
Provides technical support for Compeer Financial team members and/or vendors regarding issues with assigned accounting function (lease or GL clearing account transactions), in accordance with department and organizational policies and procedures.
Monitors data quality on a regular basis to ensure data accuracy. Researches and resolves data quality issues as they arise.
Oversees and manages data quality projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; or equivalent.
Minimum of 6 years related work experience required, preferably in the financial services industry.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles.
Advanced understanding of lease accounting, impact of transactions as well as impact to the financials and the organization overall.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business.
Strong listening, written and verbal communication, client service and team skills.
Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
A high degree of accuracy, strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills, ability to meet deadlines.
Thorough understanding of lease accounting, impact of transactions as well as impact to the financials and the organization as a whole.
High level of self-motivation to gain a broader understanding of core systems, and utilizing that knowledge with a desire to actively share that knowledge with others.
Intermediate computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) and other related accounting software applications.
Valid driver's license.

Who is Compeer Financial?
Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. By joining our team, you will help empower those in agriculture and rural communities to achieve their goals and expand their possibilities. We embrace business agility and innovative approaches to serving our clients and communities.