Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Dext Capital is a national, innovative, financial services company headquartered in the Portland Metro area. Dext offers an exceptional culture and countless opportunities for growth and advancement. We are seeking a motivated individual to join us as a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities related to a diverse lease portfolio, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP (including ASC 842), and driving accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, experience in financial services or leasing and the ability to partner cross-functionally to improve processes and deliver insights.

Dext Capital has been named one of the top 5 fastest-growing companies in the Greater Northwest and best place to work recipient for the last 3 years. Dext offers strong benefits and is committed to leveraging technology while enabling our employees to grow in a high-performance environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the end-to-end monthly close process for leasing-related accounts, including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries
• Perform detailed account reconciliations with supporting schedules; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Manage lease accounting for a portfolio of contracts, including classification, recognition, modifications, reassessments, and terminations in accordance with ASC 842
• Prepare analytics and variance explanations for management and support FP&A with financial insights
• Develop, document, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to ensure audit compliance
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing audit schedules, responding to inquiries, and supporting testing procedures
• Partner with operations, legal, and asset management teams to ensure accurate contract interpretation and accounting treatment
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within lease accounting and close processes
• Mentor of junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Support special projects, regulatory reporting, and ad hoc analysis as needed

Characteristics:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional communication skills
• Continuous improvement orientation and adaptability to change
• High ethical standards and commitment to accuracy and integrity

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within leasing, financial services, or asset-intensive industries
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on application of ASC 842 lease accounting
• Experience managing or significantly contributing to the month-end and year-end close processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex transactions and apply technical accounting guidance
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, data modeling, and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing certification
• Prior experience with lease accounting systems (e.g., LeaseQuery, Visual Lease)
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct

Salary Range: $75k - $90k