Fixed Asset Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Fixed Asset Manager to support a higher education organization during a critical accounting period. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, take ownership of fixed asset activities, and provide reliable support for year-end financial close. The role focuses on maintaining accurate asset records, reconciling capital-related balances, and ensuring fixed asset reporting is complete and well organized.

Responsibilities:

• Lead fixed asset accounting activities associated with the year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work.

• Review and reconcile fixed asset records against the general ledger and related financial documentation to resolve discrepancies.

• Manage accounting support for capital projects by tracking costs, validating capitalization, and maintaining proper asset classification.

• Calculate and monitor depreciation activity to confirm asset balances and expense recognition are recorded correctly.

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger by updating additions, retirements, transfers, and adjustments in accordance with accounting standards.

• Coordinate fixed asset inventory reviews and verify that asset documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Investigate variances in asset and capital project balances and recommend corrective actions to strengthen financial accuracy.

• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to gather required asset information and keep close activities moving efficiently