Lease Senior Accountant

The Lease Senior Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance of Keurig Dr Pepper’s complex lease portfolio, exercising technical judgment under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. This role plays a critical part in period-end close, reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, and cross-functional decision-making related to real estate, fleet, equipment and embedded leases.

This position serves as a key subject matter resource for lease accounting, supports strategic lease initiatives, and partners closely with Finance, Facility Infrastructure, Fleet Operations, Legal, Procurement, Fixed Assets, IT, and Regional Business Units.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Accounting
• Perform lease accounting activities including lease identification, classification (operating vs. finance), initial recognition, subsequent measurement, remeasurements, and modifications requiring evaluation of complex terms (e.g., options, incentives, variable payments, and embedded leases).
• Apply technical judgment in evaluating lease vs. non-lease components and determining reasonably certain lease terms.
• Review lease agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation and proactively identify accounting risks, policy deviations or incomplete data.
• Maintain accurate lease data in CoStar, including review of assumptions and validation of upstream inputs from business partners, management of accounting schedules and oversight of document control, while proactively tracking submitted leases through to commencement to ensure full visibility, accountability, and timely execution.

CAR & LCCP Support
• Review lease-related CAR’s by validating financial inputs, lease terms, and budget alignment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of lease data in reporting.
• Create and maintain LCCPs and ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, and lease accounting treatment in coordination with Capital Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Managers.
Close, Reporting & Controls
• Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, and reconciliations with clear documentation to support audit and SOX requirements.
• Prepare lease-related reports and disclosures for external reporting, forecasts, and financial statement support.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing audit documentation.
• Own and execute key SOX controls related to lease accounting, including identification of control deficiencies and remediation activities.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement
• Act as a subject matter expert by educating and advising business partners on lease structuring and accounting implications.
• Identify recurring process gaps or data issues and lead enhancements to systems, policies, or workflows.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Facilities, Fleet, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure accurate lease execution and accounting.
• Participate in lease policy updates and special projects by identifying opportunities for process and system improvements and leading the implementation of approved changes.

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of lease accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required to prioritize and efficiently execute tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts across all areas of the Finance and Operations organization to drive consensus and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize tasks for meeting deadlines and willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in use of Excel, knowledge of SAP or another large ERP systems a plus.

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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