Fixed Asset Accountant

4 weeks ago


Chattanooga, United States Talent Groups Full time

****This position is located in Chattanooga, TN (relocation provided)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Provides management with financial information by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on fixed assets. Works closely with cross-functional teams as required. Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date asset register, performing asset valuations, and supporting asset-related financial reporting processes so that Astec can maintain a competitive edge.

Key Deliverables:

  • Properly record newly acquired fixed assets, tracking of existing assets and work with project leads to ensure capitalization of CIP in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate records of all fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
  • Close the domestic fixed asset subledger at month-end and record depreciation expense, additions, and disposals.
  • Conduct regular reconciliations to ensure that the fixed asset ledger aligns with the general ledger and the nonfinancial information submitted in the financial statement consolidation.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for managements review and financial reporting.
  • Research and interpret data to resolve accounting and financial questions.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

  • Maintain all aspects of the fixed asset ledger, for both financial reporting and tax purposes.
  • Coordinate and record fixed asset transactions, including additions, adjustments, transfers, and disposals. Ensure proper accounting treatment, capitalization thresholds, and approvals are in place.
  • Track capital spend for on-going projects, helping management to understand current spending and to project future spending.
  • Coordinate the capitalization of construction-in-progress assets for timely in-production dates
  • Assist with periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets, including any adjustments required as a result of the count.
  • Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
  • Compliance with all accounting policies and procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements as well as preparing necessary SOX documentation.
  • Support the FASB lease accounting standards.
  • Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and regulations to ensure full compliance in asset accounting practices.
  • Provide support for any fixed asset audits as needed.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

  • Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S) from an accredited University or College
  • General accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fixed asset and lease accounting, and general ledger transaction recording and reconciliation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.


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