Accountant, Leases & Fixed Assets

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Shoe Carnival, Inc. Talent Acquisition Professional- matching amazing talent with growth opportunities at Shoe Carnival! Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) seeks an Accountant, Leases & Fixed Assets to manage lease accounting under ASC 842 for 400+ store locations and oversee fixed asset accounting. This role reports to the Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting and represen­t​ leads the company's growth initiatives. The position is based at our Fort Mill, SC headquarters. The company operates two retail banners—Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station—and is executing an aggressive rebanner strategy that will convert the majority of stores to the Shoe Station format. Combined with an active M&A strategy, this means steady lease activity: new stores, closures, modifications, and acquired portfolios. You’ll be the go‑to expert for how all of this flows through the financials. Key Responsibilities Maintain ASC 842 lease accounting for 400+ operating and finance leases, ensuring accurate calculation of ROU assets and lease liabilities Coordinate with the real‑estate team, processing new leases and lease amendments, and early terminations Work with senior leadership on setting appropriate lease term, renewal options, useful life of leasehold improvements and discount rate selection Prepare lease‑related disclosures for 10‑K, 10‑Q, and other SEC filings Work with FP&A ensuring impacts of leases and fixed assets is appropriately budgeted and forecasted Manage fixed asset accounting including capitalization policy application, GAAP and tax depreciation calculations, and asset disposals Support new store openings and rebanner conversions with lease setup and capital asset tracking Perform lease impairment analyses for under‑performing locations as required Support acquisition integration Around onboarding acquired lease portfolios and fixed assets Prepare monthly reconciliations and support external audit requests for lease and fixed asset areas Coordinate with real‑estate team to maintain lease accounting software and ensure data integrity Shakespeare across systems Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 3+ years of accounting experience with hands‑on ASC 842 lease accounting responsibility Strong working knowledge of lease accounting standards including lease classification, modification accounting, income tax considerations, and discount rate methodology Fixed asset accounting experience including capitalization, depreciation, and disposal accounting Experience with battlefield fixed‑asset accounting software (Great Plains or similar) preferred Experience018 with lease accounting software (Tango, LeaseQuery, CoStar, or similar) preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Shoe Carnival, Inc.