Lease Accountant

Purpose

This position will report to the RtR Manager in Lisbon and will work with the Lease Accounting Team Leader in Colombia and is responsible for Lease accounting, monthly close duties, balance sheet and P&L analysis, account reconciliations, audit support and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Determine classification of facilities and equipment leases (capital vs. operating).
• Determine lease term under ASC 842 and the Brinks lease accounting policy.
• Analyze and reconcile lease-related balance sheet accounts.
• Work with the countries to obtain new agreements/ modifications/ terminations/ re-assessment events to account for.
• Review various contracts/agreements for determine of inputs needed to account for the lease in the lease tool.
• Execute established system of procedures and internal controls to accurately record the acquisition, changes, and disposition of Brinks leases.
• Analyze General Ledger accounts, reports, financials statements and assist in month-end close work.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and internal/external auditors to answer questions and provide guidance related to leases.
• Assist with both internal and external audit including performing some self-testing on lease related transactions.
• Coordinate with the off shore Shared Services Team for accounting, reporting, and financial close matters.
• Assist with special projects on as needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting
• Experience complying with/testing Sox controls.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system like PeopleSoft and Oracle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.