Fixed Asset Manager

Fixed Asset Manager

The Fixed Asset Manager is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and detailed records for all fixed asset transactions and the timely completion of month-end accounting and reporting functions. The required skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and accounting departments to ensure routine as well as unusual transactions are processed timely and appropriately.
• Ensure all fixed asset balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis (monthly, quarterly, and year-end).
• Prepare monthly fixed assets and construction in progress roll forward reports for US and foreign entities.
• Provide monthly reporting to senior levels of management.
• Manage 3 Fixed Asset Accountants including training, mentoring, and supervision.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure the proper accounting and integration of company acquisitions.
• Ensure construction project costs are properly accounted for and completed projects are capitalized timely, including go live dates for depreciation
• Ensure repair costs are capitalized or expensed as appropriate.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Department Desk Manual, including departmental policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvement projects and procedures. Post and maintain the policies on the Company's intranet.
• Prepare audit schedules for external audits and provide requested information to the auditors.
• Conduct accounting research and apply GAAP to fixed asset accounting processes and transactions.
• Maintain a clear and concise audit trail regarding journal entries, analytical procedures, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure assets are added at the appropriate depreciation.
• Ad hoc projects, analyses, reports, and future projects as assigned such as implementing new Lease Accounting standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 6 to 8 yrs. of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment. (Must currently be serving in a Fixed Asset role)
• Previous supervision experience required.
• Experience with a large ERP system required (JD Edwards a plus).
• Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (Microsoft Office Excel and Access).
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet monthly deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical problem solving and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate diplomacy when necessary.
• Previous public accounting experience or CPA a plus.
• Experience with database queries (SQL or query tool) and reporting a plus.

Software Utilized:

• Microsoft Office Excel, Access and Word
• JD Edwards World
• Showcase database query and report writing tool similar to Crystal Reports