Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets

About the role

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination. This role is Hybrid out of either our Shelton, CT or NYC office. Position Summary: The Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets will support the North America (NA) Controllership team by performing essential fixed asset accounting activities and helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s fixed asset records. This role supports accounting for capital asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, construction-in-progress (CIP), fixed asset reconciliations, and related journal entries in accordance with company policies and US GAAP. The Staff Accountant will work closely with colleagues, Operations Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, IT, and the Global Business Services (GBS) team to ensure fixed asset activity is recorded timely, properly supported, and aligned with internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post fixed asset-related journal entries in compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Perform monthly fixed asset account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on time.
• Support accounting for capital asset additions, disposals, transfers, retirements, depreciation, and other fixed asset activity.
• Assist with construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking, including reviewing project activity and supporting timely placement of assets into service.
• Work with Operations Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and project owners to obtain support for capital projects and fixed asset transactions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to fixed assets, depreciation, and capital spending.
• Maintain fixed asset master data and help ensure asset records are complete, accurate, and aligned across relevant systems.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing timely and accurate documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements for assigned fixed asset activities.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement efforts to enhance fixed asset accounting efficiency, documentation, and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1-