Accountant - Fixed Assets

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Welcome

Giving our current team members the opportunity to move within MillerKnoll is important to us, and helping our team members find positions that best fit their skills and passions is an integral part of equipping MillerKnoll to do great things. We work hard to personally review every resume to look for those individuals who best match the requirements of each opening.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Fixed Asset Accountant will handle multiple aspects of accounting for capital expenditures, including the management and maintenance of fixed asset records and ledger detail, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. This role will engage and collaborate with multiple teams throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, planners, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate asset tracking and timely updates to Construction in Progress (CIP) and fixed asset records.
• Work closely with the finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to capital expenditures.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger by recording new asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments in compliance with company policy and accounting standards (GAAP).
• Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries related to fixed assets, including depreciation, asset additions, retirements, and reclassifications.
• Run and review depreciation calculations for all fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with depreciation schedules.
• Assist in preparing fixed asset reports for financial statement purposes, including rollforwards, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules for internal reporting, tracking, and audits.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and maintaining routine communication as needed.
• Coordinates regular fixed asset physical inventories and reconcile discrepancies between the general ledger and asset management system.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting policies, including monitoring of useful lives, residual values, and depreciation methods.
• Assist in system implementations or upgrades related to fixed asset management, ensuring data integrity and functionality for financial reporting.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 4+ Years of Finance or Accounting Experience OR 2+ years of Public Accounting Experience
• Intermediate-level professional beginning to develop expertise in a particular job area and industry

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage fixed asset software preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.

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