Fixed Asset Accountant

Accountant-Fixed AssetsLIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting-edge optical technologies.Position Summary: The Fixed Asset Accountant oversees the financial reporting, tracking, and compliance of the company's fixed assets. This position is responsible for recording asset acquisitions, tracking Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts, executing depreciation schedules, and managing asset disposals. The role closely collaborates with project managers, procurement teams, and external auditors to ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).This position is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is in Norcross, GA.Education and Experience Requirements:A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, financial reporting, or managementManufacturing background is preferredAdditional Qualifications, Certifications and/or Licenses:CPA or CMA preferredEssential Responsibilities:Asset Lifecycle Management: Process and record all fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, transfers, impairments, and disposals (Corporate)Capital Expense Oversight: Review operational purchase orders and invoices to determine whether expenditure should be expensed or capitalized.Physical Inventories: Plan, execute, and reconcile periodic physical audits of plant equipment, vehicles, and facilitiesGeneral Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger and prepare monthly roll-forward schedules (Global Lightera LLC)Annual Audit & Risk Management: Prepare detailed fixed asset and depreciation schedules for internal, and external auditors.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Accounting systems knowledge (SAP and JDE preferred)General Expectations:Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skillsAdvanced with MS Office Suite, especially ExcelMaintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary informationStrict adherence to Company safety policies and proceduresExhibit all aspects of Lightera "Standards of Conduct"Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.