Senior Lease Accounting Analyst
Circle K Stores • Raleigh, NC • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Senior Lease Accounting Analyst
Position Summary
The Senior Lease Accounting Analyst is responsible for supporting lease accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation and reassessment of lease accounting schedules in accordance with IFRS. This position will research and resolve accounting discrepancies, support period-end close activities, and partner with various levels of management and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
The ideal candidate is a strong accounting professional with excellent analytical, Excel, and communication skills who is able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts each accounting period and resolve discrepancies through research, analysis, and collection of supporting documentation.
- Prepare and record monthly and period-end journal entries accurately and timely.
- Create new lease accounting schedules and reassess existing schedules for lease changes, amendments, renewals, and other events in accordance with IFRS requirements.
- Review lease documentation and supporting information to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
- Research and resolve lease accounting and general ledger discrepancies.
- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and lease accounting schedules.
- Assist with period-end and year-end close activities.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to questions as needed.
- Partner with Lease Accounting, Property Administration, and other business teams to research and resolve accounting issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes.
- Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliation processes.
- Lease accounting and/or IFRS experience preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and all levels of management.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $47,000–$54,000 per year (median ~$51,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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