Accountant-Fixed Assets (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

This position reports directly to the Fixed Assets Supervisor. The Fixed Assets (FA) Accountant prepares, maintains, and reconciles fixed asset accounts on a daily basis, utilizing the Oracle Fixed Asset System and related data management queries to produce customized detailed reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes all assigned fixed asset general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries as needed.
• Processes and reviews capital equipment requisitions, invoices, and purchase orders to ensure assets are capitalized in accordance with GAAP.
• Processes sales/proceeds from sales of assets, as well as activity for closed components.
• Maintains asset buyback information for ARAMARK clients, including preparation of amortization schedules and buyback interest schedules.
• Analyzes fixed asset activity and processes bill-to-client invoices; prepares gain/loss reconciliation.
• Monitors and tracks construction in progress expenditures; maintains and updates investment cost records for all capital project expenditures.
• Reviews client contracts to ensure assets are accounted for in accordance with contract terms and GAAP.
• Prepares monthly reporting for fixed assets, including asset reconciliation reports, construction in progress reports, capital expenditure reports, and transfer and retirement reports.
• Analyzes monthly reports and provides explanations for significant variances between the general ledger and asset sub-ledger.
• Reviews systems and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Assists with Oracle updates, testing, and ad hoc projects, including administrative functions such as filing, assisting with tax audits, and vendor control issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance coupled with at least 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Fixed assets experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience reviewing client contracts and understanding related accounting for fixed assets based on contract review.
• Experience with and knowledge of ERP accounting software and all Microsoft Office applications; Oracle experience preferred.
• Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound business judgments in resolving generally understood and/or more complex issues.
• Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment, strong organizational and communication skills to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects.
• Must be a strong team player, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure during peak periods.
• Ability to perform complex or highly technical accounting tasks and functions.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external parties, including other regions, customers, banks, vendors, and internal accountants, while providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Work/life resources, including paid parental leave and disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k) with company match on annual contributions.
• Generous PTO, vacation, and 9 paid holidays.
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on select services and products.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition funding sources and scholarship programs.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• My Healthy Changes well-being program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.