Accountant, Lease & Fleet

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 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.