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.