Fixed Asset Accountant

Overview:

The Finance Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of the company’s fixed assets — including vehicles, equipment, and real estate — ensuring proper accounting, accurate reporting, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with fleet managers, project teams, and other stakeholders to maintain complete and up-to-date asset records across multiple entities, contributing to the company’s financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions:

1. Fixed Asset Transactions & Reporting: 75%

• Records acquisitions and disposals of vehicles, equipment, and real estate in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintains asset master records and monitors construction-in-progress (CIP) for timely capitalization.
• Posts monthly depreciation and reconciles fixed asset subledger to the general ledger (GL).
• Allocates depreciation and usage costs to jobs, divisions, and departments accurately.
• Records and reconciles inter-entity activity between equipment, real estate, and operating companies.
• Prepares detailed monthly roll forwards by entity and asset class.
• Assists in variance analysis, audit prep, and supports fixed asset schedules for year-end.

2. Collaboration & Controls: 20%

• Partners with fleet managers, job costing, and procurement to track asset status and transfers.
• Supports external audits and ensures adherence to internal fixed asset policies and SOX-level controls.
• Improves processes for tagging, tracking, and disposing of assets.

3. Performs other duties as assigned. 5%

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
• 3 years’ experience in fixed asset or general ledger accounting, ideally in construction or real estate-heavy environments.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Solid understanding of fixed asset accounting principles and depreciation methods.
• Knowledge of GAAP, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or other related software.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Viewpoint Spectrum, Great Plains, Sage, CMiC).

Work Environment:

• Office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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