Fixed Asset Manager - Staff Financial Group : Job Details

Fixed Asset Manager - Duluth, GAThe Fixed Asset Manager is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and detailed records for all fixed asset transactions and the timely completion of month-end accounting and reporting functions. The required skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Coordinate with operations, engineering, and accounting departments to ensure routine as well as unusual transactions are processed timely and appropriately.

-Ensure all fixed asset balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis (monthly, quarterly, and year-end).

-Prepare monthly fixed assets and construction in progress roll forward reports for US and foreign entities.

-Provide monthly reporting to senior levels of management.

-Manage 3 Fixed Asset Accountants including training, mentoring, and supervision.

-Coordinate with various departments to ensure the proper accounting and integration of company acquisitions.

-Ensure construction project costs are properly accounted for and completed projects are capitalized timely, including go live dates for depreciation

-Ensure repair costs are capitalized or expensed as appropriate.

-Maintain the Fixed Asset Department Desk Manual, including departmental policies and procedures.

-Identify and implement process improvement projects and procedures. Post and maintain the policies on the Company's intranet.

-Prepare audit schedules for external audits and provide requested information to the auditors.

-Conduct accounting research and apply GAAP to fixed asset accounting processes and transactions.

-Maintain a clear and concise audit trail regarding journal entries, analytical procedures, and general ledger reconciliations.

-Ensure assets are added at the appropriate depreciation.

-Ad hoc projects, analyses, reports, and future projects as assigned such as implementing new Lease Accounting standard procedures.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

-6 to 8 yrs. of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment. (Must currently be serving in a Fixed Asset role)

-Previous supervision experience required.

-Experience with a large ERP system required (JD Edwards a plus).

-Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (Microsoft Office Excel and Access).

-Ability to work independently and with a team to meet monthly deadlines in a dynamic environment.

-Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical problem solving and IT skills.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate diplomacy when necessary.

-Previous public accounting experience or CPA a plus.

-Experience with database queries (SQL or query tool) and reporting a plus.

Software Utilized:

-Microsoft Office – Excel, Access and Word

-JD Edwards World

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