Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will work with a team of accounting professionals to support an accurate and efficient close for various processes and account, with a focus on fixed assets.

Key Performance Indicators

● On-time month-end close
● Reduction of manual journal entries
● No significant out-of-period adjustments

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will work with a team of accounting professionals to support the following;

● Maintain accurate fixed asset records while adhering to the company’s fixed asset policies and sox requirements.  

● Tracking and entry of new assets into the fixed asset system. 

● Maintain costs and details of projects in process, including when projects will be in service and moved to fixed assets.

● Participate in physical inventories of fixed assets.

● Enter disposals and transfers as needed.

● Work with Fleet and colleagues on additions, disposals, and reconciliations as they pertain to vehicles.

● Respond to requests for information from auditors and internal inquirers. 

● Review asset information for month end close, along with participating in creating journal entries as needed both for capital items and items on the closing issues log.

● Research monthly variances on trial balance as requested by management.

● Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts in BlackLine system. 

CANDIDATE SUMMARY
Required Experience

● 1-3 years of experience in accounting of finance fields
● Experience with multi-unit organization
Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics
● Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with leaders and act as a partner on all financial related decisions.
● Thrive in a fast paced and changing environment while maintaining focus on delivering repeatable, reliable solutions with flawless execution and superior customer service.
● Ability to work independently, setting own priorities and objectives with leadership support.
● Skilled at focusing on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, identifying next steps, and effectively meeting deadlines and achieving desired results.
● Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

● Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field or equivalent relevant experience -
Required
● Masters in finance, accounting or related field - Preferred