Lease Senior Accountant

The Lease Senior Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance for the company’s complex lease portfolio. The role applies technical judgment under ASC 842 and IFRS 16 and supports period-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, and cross-functional decision-making involving real estate, equipment, fleet and embedded leases.

This position serves as a lease accounting subject matter resource and partners with Finance, Facilities, Fleet Operations, Legal, Tax, Procurement, Fixed Assets, IT, and Regional Business Units.

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Lease Accounting

• Perform lease identification, classification (operating vs. finance), initial recognition, subsequent measurement, remeasurements, and modifications.
• Evaluate complex terms, including renewal and termination options, incentives, variable payments, embedded leases, and lease versus non-lease components. 
• Review lease agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation to identify accounting risks, policy exceptions or incomplete data.
• Maintain accurate lease data, assumptions, schedules, and documentation in CoStar; validate business inputs and track leases through commencement.  This role will serve as the CoStar North America Admin.

Lease Request & Lease Contract Control Package (LCCP) Support

• Review lease requests for complete and accurate financial inputs, contractual terms, and budget alignment.
• Prepare and maintain Lease Contract Control Packages (LCCPs) and coordinate with Capital Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Managers to ensure appropriate capitalization, depreciation, and lease accounting.

Close, Reporting & Controls

• Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, and account reconciliations with clear documentation to support audit, tax and SOX requirements.
• Prepare lease-related reports, forecasts, financial statement support, and external disclosure information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to documentation requests.
• Assist with IFRS or STAT filings, as required.
• Execute key and non-key SOX controls related to lease accounting, including identification of control deficiencies and remediation activities.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement

• Advise business partners on lease structure and accounting implications.
• Identify recurring process gaps or data issues and implement approved improvements to systems, policies, and workflows.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Facilities, Fleet, Procurement, IT, and Legal to ensure accurate and timely lease execution and accounting.
• Support lease policy updates, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

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• Salary Range: $70,500- $105,000
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 and IFRS 16 a plus.
• Experience with SAP or another large ERP system preferred.

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 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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