• Senior Lease Accountant

    Aston Carter (Hopkins, MN)


    Job Description

    The Senior Lease Accountant will manage lease agreements and related financial data, including rent schedules, deferred rent, and prepaid rent. This role involves collaboration with the facilities team to ensure accurate lease documentation and compliance. The position requires communication with landlords regarding lease terms, payments, and adjustments, as well as the preparation and processing of lease-related accounting entries in accordance with ASC 842 standards. Maintaining accurate records of lease obligations and ensuring timely reporting is essential. The role also supports month-end and year-end processes related to lease accounting and requires identifying and implementing process improvements for lease accounting workflows.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage lease agreements and related financial data.

    + Collaborate with the facilities team for accurate lease documentation.

    + Communicate with landlords about lease terms, payments, and adjustments.

    + Prepare and process accounting entries as per ASC 842 standards.

    + Maintain accurate records of lease obligations and ensure timely reporting.

    + Support month-end and year-end processes related to lease accounting.

    + Identify and implement process improvements for lease accounting workflows.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in property management and general ledger.

    + Strong accounting skills, including lease accounting.

    + Expertise in Excel, specifically with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

    + Knowledge of GAAP and month-end reconciliation processes.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Associate’s degree acceptable with strong experience).

    + 2+ years of accounting experience (lease accounting experience is a plus but not required).

    + Familiarity with Workday preferred but not required.

    Work Environment

    The position is located off of 394/ Hopkins Crossroad and requires being in the office only 2 days a week (Wednesdays and one other day of choice). The work schedule is flexible, with start and stop times adjustable to align with traffic patterns. The accounting team consists of 3 people, within a broader accounting group of 15. The manager is approachable, easy to communicate with, and supportive of the team's needs. The role offers hybrid flexibility, allowing for a balance of in-office and remote work.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 hybrid position in Hopkins,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

    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® double diamond 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.