Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant

We are seeking a Fixed Assets Accountant with experience in maintaining Fixed Asset records and transactions such as additions, capitalization, transfers, impairments, disposals, counts, asset tagging and any other related asset transactions. The Fixed Assets Accountant will also participate in the month end process, which includes rollforwards, depreciation trends, account reconciliations and CIP management. This position will be the main point of contact with projects managers to obtain status of projects completions to ensure the appropriate assets capitalization in the system and make sure depreciation starts accordingly following the asset type and useful life assigned in the Fixed Assets Policy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform account reconciliation of fixed asset subledger balance with summary-level account in the general ledger.
• Find out fixed assets' obsolescence potential.
• Carry out periodic reviews on intangible assets' impairment.
• Carry out inventory counts of fixed assets physically.
• Recommend fixed assets that should be disposed of to management.
• Support in the property tax returns reports and filling.
• Provides support at any internal or external audits relating to fixed assets.
• Track Company's fixed asset spending in relation to its capital budget, as well as management authorizations.
• Preparing journal entries and complex calculations.
• Maintenance of data in our enterprise accounting system, including monitoring and updating available capital funding.
• Support project managers and any other stakeholder involved in any Fixed Assets related task to enforce the Fixed Assets Policies and procedures.
• Performing monthly, quarterly and year end closing.
• Perform fixed asset related analysis as may be requested by management.

Desired Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in accounting, particularly within a large public company.
• Strong knowledge and experience of fixed assets and General Ledger.
• Possess strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong ability to apply several accounting and reporting system.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to work individually or in a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong ability to give attention to detail and to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Possess Bachelor's degree in accounting or related areas.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP.
• Comfortable rolling-up sleeves and work with team members hands-on.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!