Lease Accounting Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

Lease Accountant managing lease accounting processes for L3Harris Technologies. Ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 standards through analysis and reporting of lease transactions.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end lease accounting process for a portfolio of real estate and/or equipment leases
Review lease agreements and abstracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16
Prepare and record monthly, quarterly, and annual lease accounting journal entries
Maintain lease schedules, amortization tables, and right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations
Reconcile lease-related general ledger accounts and investigate variances
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to lease accounting
Ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data in the lease accounting system
Assist with lease modifications, reassessments, renewals, terminations, and impairments
Prepare 10-Q/10K SEC financial statement disclosures related to leases
Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations
Identify and support process improvements, including the use of automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control within accounting processes
Assist in strengthening internal controls over lease accounting and related financial reporting processes
Contribute to broader accounting operations and support cross-functional accounting activities as needed
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
3+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in lease accounting
Strong knowledge of ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16
Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
Experience managing accounting processes through the full accounting cycle
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations
CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
Experience with automation tools and process improvement initiatives within accounting or finance functions
Experience with additional accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Accounting, or other general accounting functions
Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and/or Costpoint preferred
Experience with lease accounting platforms such as CoStar Real Estate Management
Experience in public accounting and/or large corporate accounting environments
Familiarity with SOX controls and compliance requirements
Experience working with large volumes of lease data across multiple business units or geographies
Experience supporting end-to-end accounting operations in a corporate environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

lease accountingASC 842IFRS 16general ledger accountingreconciliationsjournal entriesfinancial reportingprocess improvementautomation toolsfinancial statement disclosures

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationinternal controlsprocess efficiency

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeCPA