Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset AccountantInterface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability—without compromise.The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate accounting records for the company's fixed assets in a manufacturing environment, including machinery, equipment, buildings, leasehold improvements, tooling, furniture, vehicles, and construction-in-progress. This staff-level role supports the fixed asset lifecycle from capital project setup and asset acquisition through capitalization, depreciation, transfer, physical verification, and disposal.This position works closely with Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teams to ensure capital expenditures are properly reviewed, classified, approved, recorded, and reported in accordance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP. The Fixed Asset Accountant prepares reconciliations, depreciation support, audit schedules, property tax support, and routine reporting while helping maintain accurate and complete capital asset records.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field requiredSkills and Experience:1–3 years of accounting experience required, with fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, or manufacturing accounting experience preferredWorking knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting concepts related to fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and construction-in-progressExperience working in a manufacturing, plant accounting, shared services, or multi-site environment preferredFamiliarity with capital expenditure processes, project authorization, physical inventory, and fixed asset subledger maintenance preferredExperience with ERP systems and fixed asset modules preferred; JD Edwards experience a plusGeneral ledger, account reconciliation, journal entry, month-end close, and financial reporting experienceAbility to review capital spending, validate supporting documentation, and apply company accounting policiesBasic knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, audit documentation, and data governance practicesProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliationsStrong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines during month-end close, audit cycles, capital planning, and project activityExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teamsAnalytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills appropriate for a staff accounting roleAbility to follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential financial informationEssential Duties:Maintain the fixed asset subledger and record asset additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, and depreciation accurately and timelyReview capital expenditure activity and supporting documentation to assist with proper capitalization, expense classification, asset category, useful life, location, and placed-in-service dateTrack construction-in-progress projects and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance to support timely and accurate capitalization when assets are ready for usePrepare and post monthly fixed asset journal entries, including depreciation, asset additions, disposals, transfers, and reclassificationsReconcile fixed asset subledger balances to the general ledger and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely mannerMaintain detailed asset records, including asset descriptions, tag numbers, locations, cost, accumulated depreciation, useful lives, ownership, and supporting documentationSupport periodic physical inventories, asset verification, and reconciliation of physical assets to accounting records across manufacturing and office locationsAssist with asset disposals, retirements, sales, scrapping, and transfers to ensure appropriate documentation and accounting treatmentPrepare routine monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports, depreciation support, capital spending analysis, and management reporting as requestedSupport capital budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by providing accurate CIP, fixed assets, and depreciation data to Finance and operational leadersAssist with property tax filings, insurance schedules, audit requests, statutory reporting, and other compliance activities related to fixed assetsProvide documentation and support for internal and external audits, including asset roll-forwards, additions testing, disposals testing, depreciation support, and control evidenceFollow company capitalization policies, approval requirements, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAPIdentify and communicate opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, controls, data accuracy, and reporting efficiencyPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to research and resolve fixed asset questions, project coding issues, invoice classification concerns, and asset record discrepanciesAssist with maintaining fixed asset procedures, process documentation, job aids, and control documentation to support consistency, business continuity, and audit readinessSupport system testing, reporting enhancements, master data cleanup, and ERP or fixed asset module improvements as neededPerform other duties as assignedWork Environment:General office environment with regular interaction with manufacturing, plant, warehouse, maintenance, engineering, and finance teamsMay require time in manufacturing or warehouse areas to support physical verification, project reviews, or inventory activitiesMay require flexible hours to support month-end close, audits, physical inventories, capital project activity, or system-related deadlinesMay require occasional travel to company manufacturing, warehouse, or office locations