Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage the accounting lifecycle of capital projects from initiation through capitalization, including detailed cost tracking of labor and materials, in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of fixed asset and CIP sub-ledgers to the general ledger, researching and resolving variances
• Prepare fixed asset and CIP schedules, roll-forwards, and disclosures supporting monthly close, financial statements, and external audit requests
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over project accounting and capitalization processes to support audit readiness
• Review capital expenditure and project close-out requests for proper classification, useful life assignment, and capitalization treatment
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to track project spend against budget and resolve coding or timing discrepancies
• Advise and provide guidance to junior accounting staff on project accounting procedures

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including fixed asset or capital project accounting, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365, Oracle) and fixed asset/project accounting modules
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP as it relates to capitalization, depreciation, and impairment of fixed assets
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret and reconcile complex financial data
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve variances and audit findings with limited precedent
• Effective communication skills to advise cross-functional partners and external auditors on project accounting matters