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Accountant, Lease & Fleet

New York, NYHybridFull Time$72,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

ASC 842
lease accounting
real estate
Controllership
monthly close
quarterly close
journal entries
balance sheet reconciliations
flux analyses
lease footnote disclosures

Nice to have

CPA license
public accounting
Big 4
Lease Accelerator
Oracle

Role summary

Lyft is seeking a motivated Accountant for its Lease Accounting team to support ASC 842 lease accounting, focusing on real estate and new initiatives. This role involves preparing lease analyses, assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, and footnote disclosures. The accountant will coordinate with internal and external partners, support audit requests, document controls, and help implement scalable accounting processes. The position requires 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and knowledge of ASC 842. The role is hybrid, based in New York City, with a salary range of $72,000 - $90,000.

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for a motivated Accountant to join the Lease Accounting team. This role will support various aspects of ASC 842 lease accounting, primarily related to real estate, including new expansion and AV initiatives within Controllership. The role reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager, Lease & Fleet, and partners cross-functionally with Finance, Lease Administration, Real Estate and other Lyft teams throughout the organization.

An ideal candidate in this role will be someone who is a quick learner, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze new leases, modifications and terminations using the ASC 842 checklist, and record new activity in Lease Accelerator

Assist with the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analyses in accordance with close calendar timelines

Support lease footnote disclosures, including the real estate rollforward and maturity analysis

Coordinate lease activity with international and third-party partners ahead of month-end close

Work closely with cross-functional partners including FP&A, Lease Administration, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting and others.

Prepare support for external audit requests and assist in documenting internal controls to ensure SOX compliance

Assist in developing and implementing scalable accounting processes to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting

Actively participate and collaborate on system implementations

Perform special, ad-hoc projects in Accounting/Finance as needed

Experience:

BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA license preferred

2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or large public company experience is a plus

Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet objectives and deadlines

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are a must

Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills; experience in Microsoft with a strong emphasis on Excel is a must. ERP experience required (Oracle and Lease Accelerator experience is a plus)

Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team

ASC 842 knowledge and experience strongly desired

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $72,000 - $90,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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