- Manage the fixed assets accounting process; ensuring timely and accurate recording of fixed asset additions, disposals, and change requests.
- Ensure assets placed into service contain proper audit support, including invoices and internal approvals, and that asset capitalization is in line with company accounting policy.
- Manage the reconciliation of construction in project and major purchase accounts, working closely with internal teams to understand asset types as well as timing of when asset anticipated to be placed in service.
- Perform cost adjustments, depreciation/amortization, retirement or disposal consistently with GAAP.
- Review monthly asset additions and enter into fixed asset system for proper depreciation calculations.
- Become the point person and expert on fixed asset accounting policies and procedures, educating the internal departments as necessary and responding to fixed assets questions and requests as they arise.
- Analyze asset accounts to identify, document and correct discrepancies to ensure monthly reconciliations are accurately stated.
- Participate in the monthly closing process by preparing fixed assets journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Participate in reconciling reports between fixed asset system and general ledger.
- Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
- Establish process improvements and continuously evaluate and enhance fixed assets process to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to enhance department workflow and enable strong internal controls.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including integrated services and operations departments to gather necessary information to ensure proper capitalization of assets.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and support as requested for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Manage the property tax schedules along with monthly sales tax.
- Special projects or any other job duties requested by your supervisor.
US_East | Accountant_L3 - Carthage - Apolis
Description
Role name:
QA (Manual) - Web
Work site:
Burbank (Onsite)
Start date:
Immediate availability.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join our finance team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's fixed asset accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards, and supporting financial reporting processes.
This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, proficiency with various accounting software, and a solid understanding of corporate finance principles.
The Fixed Asset Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate asset records, performing reconciliations, and providing insights through financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Duties