WHSmith North America · 5 days ago
Accountant (Lease Accounting)
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expWHSmith North America is seeking an Accountant to join their Support Center in Las Vegas. The role involves managing various accounting functions, including month-end closing processes, reconciliations, and lease-related accounting tasks.
Retail
Hiring Manager
Terra Nicholson
Responsibilities
Communicate regular status updates
Performs work with adherence to the global standards, protocols, and policies
Build relationships with Operations, Business Development, and Legal contacts
Ensures the production of accurate and timely financial information in accordance with GAAP/IFRS 16 and accounting policies
Manages and reconcile all Lease related balance sheet accounts: prepaid rent, accrued rent, ROU asset and lease liability
Adhere to Company policies regarding closing process, account reconciliation procedures and standards
Perform day-to-day accounting tasks in assigned areas
Prepare monthly account reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, etc. in connection with the closing process
Analyze lease agreements to determine the lease classification and rent payments
Understand and create amortization and depreciation schedules
Maintain, prepare, and record transactions to the General Ledger
Prepare trend analysis and other special analysis
Review month over month analysis of expense accounts
Communicate with landlords/vendors on aging of accounts
Generate ad hoc accounting reports as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
1 – 3 years of accounting experience
Must have experience with financial analysis
Possess strong PC skills such as Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of mainframe financial systems (Great Plains plus)
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience with a focus to drive results
Preferred
CPA or working towards CPA, Preferred
Lease accounting experience, Preferred
Benefits
Employee Discount
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Flex Time Off
Disability Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Company
WHSmith North America
About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-17Acquired
2008-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Toby Keir
Chief Executive Officer
David Charles
President & COO
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