Fixed Assets Accountant (Hybrid)

Role: Fixed Assets Accountant
Location: Austin, TX (3 days work from office, hybrid model)
Exp: 6-10 yrs max

Job Description

• Analyze capital purchases and record the cost of the newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible).

• Tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets in the SAP Fixed Asset Accounting module.

• Preparing accounting analysis, journal entries (“JVs”), reconciliations (“BSRs”), quarterly schedules and reporting, analysis of construction-in-progress and fixed assets inventory audits.

• Ensuring financial data is recorded in accordance with established company policies and GAAP and ensuring SOX controls compliance.

• Maintaining Fixed assets register & keeping it updated always.

• Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.

• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.

• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fixed assets accounting or related field, preferably in a multinational corporate environment or a combination of experience within a corporate environment and a public accounting or consulting firm or other relevant experience. SAP Fixed assets module working experience will be an added advantage.

• Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the functionality of various accounting systems.

• Understanding of the accounts payable process, specifically as it relates to the purchase requisitions/orders of capital assets.

• High proficiency with data analysis and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database tools

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven track record of driving a strong control environment.

• High level of ethics, integrity, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

• Strong customer service orientation

• Results-oriented and demonstrates initiative in driving efficiencies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent subject. Intermediate CA, ICWA, CPA and/or Master’s is a plus.