Description This is a 99% remote role! You'll only have to go into the office once a month. You MUST be a NY State resident. No other applicants will be considered. Also, this organization offers 100% employer paid healthcare. Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his to find a Senior Property-Lease Accountant for a newly created role due to growth. This individual will help oversee fixed asset and lease accounting functions for the organization. This role is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective management of capital assets and leases. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in asset management and lease accounting. Responsibilities will include: • Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accurate classifications, depreciation schedules, and compliance with accounting standards. • Record and track capital asset additions, disposals, transfers, and retirements in alignment with organizational policies. • Calculate monthly depreciation expenses, post them to the general ledger, and reconcile fixed asset accounts. • Oversee the accounting and proper documentation for construction-in-progress projects, ensuring timely capitalization. • Handle lease accounting under applicable standards, including the recognition and tracking of lease assets and liabilities. • Maintain a comprehensive lease register and ensure all related accounting entries are accurate and up-to-date. • Coordinate and execute the annual physical inventory of fixed assets, resolving any discrepancies identified. • Collaborate with teams across facilities, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate asset tagging and classification. • Prepare fixed asset and lease-related schedules to support annual audits and address auditor inquiries. • Identify and implement process improvements in fixed asset and lease accounting procedures. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • At least 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on fixed assets and lease accounting. • Proficiency in accounting functions. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze and reconcile financial data. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .