Fixed Asset Accountant (SAP/Reconciliation)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote.

Top 3 required skills

• Excel proficiency, ERP experience (SAP preferred), attention to detail.
• Top 3 preferred skills – Sense of urgency, ability to meet deadlines, familiarity with journal entries.
• Certifications or education requirements – Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Does the candidate need experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry? – No.
• What systems will this person be working with daily? – SAP and related systems.
• What personality traits work best with your team? – Detail-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven.

Business Title: Junior Accountant – Fixed Asset Team

The Opportunity

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Fixed Assets Analyst to join our Finance team.
• This role will support the management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal processes in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recording and tracking of fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records in the fixed asset subledger.
• Conduct physical asset verification and tagging across various locations to ensure asset integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with project owners and finance teams to ensure timely capitalization of assets.
• Help prepare audit documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Participate in system enhancements related to fixed asset accounting.
• Support compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
• Assist in generating reports and analysis for management review.
• Perform manual Journal entries, accruals and reclassifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance; internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fixed asset accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Reconciliations and subledger: 2 years (Preferred)
• Power BI: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
• Month-end / quarter-end close: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26