Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

3 days ago

Des Moines, United States Rasmussen Group Full time

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant with expertise in fixed assets will be responsible for the management of the company's fixed assets process, including timely and accurate recording of asset additions, depreciation, and disposals. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as collaboration with various teams internally and externally to ensure proper information is received prior to asset capitalization. We are looking for someone with a keen eye on detail and process optimization, who is excited to make an impact, add value, and collaborate with a team.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

  • Manage the fixed assets accounting process; ensuring timely and accurate recording of fixed asset additions, disposals, and change requests into FAS software and export entries to be recorded into the ERP system.
  • Ensure assets placed into service contain proper audit support, including invoices and internal approvals, and that asset capitalization is in line with company accounting policy.
  • Manage the reconciliation of construction in process accounts, working closely with individual company leaders to understand timing of when asset anticipated to be placed in service.
  • Perform cost adjustments, depreciation/amortization, retirement or disposal consistently with GAAP.
  • Become the point person and expert on fixed asset accounting policies and procedures, educating the internal departments as necessary and responding to fixed assets questions and requests as they arise.
  • Tracked company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
  • Work closely with the various individual company leaders to gather necessary information to ensure proper capitalization of assets.
  • Responsible for generating various monthly and ad hoc equipment repair reports from ERP system.
  • Manage process for obtaining estimated equipment fair values annually from company managers for insurance purposes.
  • Complete new vehicle registrations for vehicles registered in Polk County, Iowa
  • Complete personal property and real property tax filings for company activities in various states.
  • Occasional invoicing of transactions via QuickBooks.
  • Cross training with other members of the accounting team on daily cash reconciliation, company credit card management, and other daily projects as necessary due to team member vacations.
  • Other senior accounting functions as assigned
Benefits Offered
  • Highly competitive base pay.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
  • Group retirement savings program.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Accrual Based PTO - Start earning PTO on your first day
  • Paid Holidays
Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
  • Strong experience (3+ years) in fixed assets or general accounting roles, with evidence of expanding responsibilities.
  • Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing and improving environment.
  • Strong analytical and organization skills with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
  • Must be 18 years in age or older
  • Must pass post-offer employment drug testing.
  • CPA is desired, but not required.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequently required to sit and use hands.
  • Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Standard office environment.
  • Tempo is fast paced with deadlines.
  • The noise level in the work environment may be moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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