What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant position at Engramec?
A Fixed Asset Accountant is a finance professional responsible for managing an organization’s fixed assets—long-term tangible assets such as property, equipment, buildings, and vehicles. Their goal is to ensure these assets are properly recorded, tracked, depreciated, and reported in accordance with accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Asset Recording: Record acquisitions, disposals, and transfers of fixed assets in the general ledger.
- Depreciation Management: Calculate and post monthly depreciation using appropriate methods (straight-line, declining balance, etc.).
- Reconciliation: Reconcile the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger to ensure accuracy.
- Physical Verification: Assist in or lead periodic physical asset counts and reconciliations.
- Reporting: Prepare fixed asset schedules and reports for management and external auditors.
- Compliance: Ensure accounting treatment aligns with GAAP, IFRS, or local regulations.
- Capital Projects: Track project costs for assets under construction and transfer to fixed assets upon completion.
Other duties
- Assist with other general ledger reconciliation, cost accounting projects and monthly financial reporting
Common Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Attention to detail and good organizational ability.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance