Senior Accountant, Fleet Accounting

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Senior Fleet Accountant will be involved in various aspects of ASC 842 lease and fleet accounting, which includes Flexdrive/Express Drive, Lyft Urban Solutions as well as supporting new AV initiatives within the Controllership team. The role will be working closely with and reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager, Lease & Fleet, as well as partner cross-functionally with Finance and other Lyft teams throughout the organization.

An ideal candidate in this role will be someone who is a quick learner, thrives in a fast-past environment and is highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess new leases, modifications and terminations and update lease accounting system with new activity
• Execute monthly/quarterly close procedures, such as preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, flux analysis and disclosure reports
• Work closely with cross functional partners including FP&A, Fixed Assets, Flexdrive, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting and others.
• Prepare supporting documents external auditors and internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
• Assist in developing and implementing scalable accounting processes to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting
• Actively participate and collaborate on system implementations
•  Perform special, ad-hoc projects in Accounting/Finance as needed

Experience:

• 4-year degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA preferred
• 4+ years in Accounting, including Big 4 and larger multinational organizations experience
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines
•  Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are a must
• Accounting research and problem solving skills required
•  Must be detail oriented and able to multitask
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills – must have significant experience in Microsoft and Google applications. ERP experience required (Oracle, Lease Accelerator experience is a plus)
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team
•  ASC 842 knowledge and experience strongly desired

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $88,000-$110,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.