Accountant--Fixed Assets
Job Qualifications
- Analysis
- Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Fixed Assets
- Problem Solving
Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field. In lieu of degree, 4+ years of additional related experience is required.
- Experience: 2+ years of fixed assets accounting experience
- Technical Skills: Excellent in Microsoft Excel to include Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced formulas, and strong MS Office skills
- Skills and Abilities: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial work, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies, Clear and professional communication skills for both written and verbal interactions, Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments, Excellent organization and time management, able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines, High level of integrity and accountability when handling sensitive financial information, Adaptability and continuous improvement focus, seeking ways to streamline processes and improve accuracy
How You Will Make an Impact
Prepare Fixed Assets Voucher Packages to create/capitalize new asset additions while ensuring new asset records meet the criteria for capitalization per the fixed asset policy
Process asset transfers and disposals in the Fixed Asset Sub-Ledger
Update Desk Top Training instructions for fixed asset processes
Team player, collaborative, accountable for completing deliverables in accordance with the monthly close calendar
Analytical and problem-solving mindset is necessary to identify and resolve Fixed Asset data issues
Interact frequently with department managers, program staff, and other business area leaders
Knowledge of GAAP Accounting rules, SOX compliance, internal controls, fixed assets policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the concept of sales & use tax, tax methods, and tax depreciation as it relates to fixed assets
Participate in financial system conversions, upgrades, and data testing sessions
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field. In lieu of degree, 4+ years of additional related experience is required
Required Experience: 2+ years of fixed assets accounting experience
Required Technical Skills: Excellent in Microsoft Excel to include Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced formulas, and strong MS Office skills
Required Skills and Abilities: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial work, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies, Clear and professional communication skills for both written and verbal interactions, Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments, Excellent organization and time management, able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines, High level of integrity and accountability when handling sensitive financial information, Adaptability and continuous improvement focus, seeking ways to streamline processes and improve accuracy
Preferred Skills: Oracle experience; Government Contracting experience