Senior Lease Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Lease Accountant is responsible for account analysis with a concentration in lease accounting. This includes preparation of schedules within lease accounting software, to be utilized in calculation of journal entries and forecasting/planning processes. In this role, you would also work with operational departments to facilitate upload of accruals to the general ledger, obtain variance analysis for month end close, and assist with preparation of financial statements and disclosures.

A Day In The Life

• Develop understanding of appropriate accounting treatment of all leases in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting Standards Codification 842: Leases.
• Reviews contracts to assess for lease or non‑lease classification.
• Perform finance vs. operating lease testing to determine accounting classification and treatment of all executed leases and modifications.
• Perform monthly close and analysis for financial accounting. Prepare journal entries and accrual calculations. Conduct variance analysis, investigate, and analyze drivers. Ensure data integrity by identifying errors/trends in accounting data to improve accuracy, timeliness, and general flow of accounting data.
• Preparing plans/forecasts for occupancy expenses. Analyze and review forecast to actual results on both consolidated level and by location and department. Prepare summarized variance explanations.
• Prepare financial analysis on specific lease deals on an as‑needed basis for Financial Planning & Analysis and Profit Improvement Center departments.
• Prepare work papers and roll forwards, supporting schedules and documentation to support month end close.
• Assist functional areas by providing data, aid in preparation of monthly journal entries, provide guidance on proper coding of invoices and allocation of costs and maintaining proper accounting policies. Assist with ad‑hoc reporting.

You'll Come With

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of accounting process, procedures, and financial statements
• Knowledge of basic lease accounting principles and terminology

Preferred systems experience

• Lucernex (Lease Accounting Software)
• Oracle Financials
• Cognos Business Intelligence

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Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive wages: Min‑Mid $65,000.00 – $80,000.00
• Flexible hours
• Associate discount
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan for full‑time associates
• Training and development opportunities

Company Overview

Burlington Stores, Inc. is a rapidly growing brand that offers a variety of training and development opportunities so associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Additional Information

• Posting Number: R102020
• Location: New Jersey – Burlington
• Address: 1830 Route 130 North, Zip Code 08016
• Pay Rate: Salaried
• Career Site Category: Corporate
• Position Category: Accounting
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Evergreen: No