Additional Information
The Fixed Asset Accountant is a critical role in the Finance department with a company-wide interface. This role supports business objectives of the company by partnering with management and Operations on all capital project initiatives. The position will manage all aspects of the fixed asset accounting and reporting including the tracking, management and capitalization of construction in progress (CIP) assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts for company fixed assets, including tracking of capital projects and coordination with project managers, review & approval of capital projects with assessment of capital/expense determination, and monitoring adherence to capital expenditure policies.
Review asset purchases, facilities, and repairs/maintenance expenditures for proper accounting classification.
Complete month-end closing activities, including system closing and capitalization of capital projects, asset additions/retirements/gain or loss on sale, posting of depreciation expense, and compilation and issuance of monthly fixed asset reporting to management
Support monthly closing process for general accounting, including journal entries and various account reconciliations, including capital deposits.
Completes year-end financial closing activities, including preparation of information for external auditors and interaction with auditors for areas of responsibility.
Manage/coordinate periodic fixed asset physical counts, including documentation, reporting, and retirement tracking and approval.
Manage/coordinate quarterly impairment of assets review and assessment including documentation, reporting and accounting
Produce fixed asset book and tax depreciation expense reporting on a periodic basis.
Plays key role upgrading/management of the Sage Fixed Assets module.
Plays key role upgrading/management of the WorkPlace ereq system, determine sales tax on various purchases.
Complete other accounting projects and tasks as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, CPA exam eligible.
5+ years of accounting experience for fixed assets, including capital project tracking in a manufacturing environment/industry
Experience with industry leader financial and manufacturing applications, with an understanding of "best practice" systems
Experience with Sage Fixed Assets and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Fixed Asset Modules considered a plus
Experience with the close and audit processes
Strong working knowledge of GAAP rules
Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel user required
* Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements*
Polarsemi · Bloomington, MN