Fixed Asset Accountant

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$63,300.00-$87,000.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.


We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join our corporate finance team. This role will be responsible for executing fixed asset accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, and asset record maintenance. This role supports plant operations and ensures compliance with capitalization policies and accounting standards while contributing to accurate financial reporting and fixed asset record integrity within a lean team environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Asset Accounting & Subledger Management

• Record and track asset additions, retirements, transfers, and sales proceeds
• Maintain accuracy of the fixed asset subledger and related general ledger accounts
• Execute restricted and complex asset transactions (e.g., transfers, master data changes)
• Monitor and review fixed asset transactions recorded outside the SAP subledger

2. Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Perform subledger month-end and year-end close activities, including depreciation and settlement
• Prepare general ledger journal entries
• Prepare Blackline fixed asset account reconciliations

3. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting related to fixed assets

4. Controls & Compliance

• Execute compliance checks for capitalization policies and accounting standards

5. Operational & Plant Support

• Support plant teams with asset capitalization, close activities, and record keeping
• Supply asset tags (paper and metal) to plants for use in capitalizing new assets

6. Physical Inventory & Asset Verification

• Assist with asset tagging and physical inventory processes
• Prepare templates for physical counts and support execution of count processes
• Record and reconcile book-to-floor adjustments resulting from physical inventories

7. Specialized Accounting and Other

• Perform precious metal accounting, including purchases, depletion, and retirements
• Special projects as required.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Deliver accurate and timely completion of month-end close activities
• Maintain high-quality reconciliations with minimal adjustments
• Consistently apply accounting policies and procedures
• Provide reliable operational support to plant and finance teams
• Build technical proficiency in SAP and fixed asset accounting processes
• Demonstrate and ensure a strong customer service commitment within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability/willingness to leverage AI (i.e., Copilot) for process automation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while being effective interfacing across all levels of the organization.
• Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year).
• Work environment is typical of an office setting.

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.


Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.