Fixed Asset Manager

Fixed Asset Manager - Duluth, GA

The Fixed Asset Manager is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and detailed records for all fixed asset transactions and the timely completion of month-end accounting and reporting functions. The required skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: -

Coordinate with operations, engineering, and accounting departments to ensure routine as well as unusual transactions are processed timely and appropriately. -

Ensure all fixed asset balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis (monthly, quarterly, and year-end). -

Prepare monthly fixed assets and construction in progress roll forward reports for US and foreign entities. -

Provide monthly reporting to senior levels of management. -

Manage 3 Fixed Asset Accountants including training, mentoring, and supervision. -

Coordinate with various departments to ensure the proper accounting and integration of company acquisitions. -

Ensure construction project costs are properly accounted for and completed projects are capitalized timely, including go live dates for depreciation -

Ensure repair costs are capitalized or expensed as appropriate. -

Maintain the Fixed Asset Department Desk Manual, including departmental policies and procedures. -

Identify and implement process improvement projects and procedures. Post and maintain the policies on the Company’s intranet. -

Prepare audit schedules for external audits and provide requested information to the auditors. -

Conduct accounting research and apply GAAP to fixed asset accounting processes and transactions. -

Maintain a clear and concise audit trail regarding journal entries, analytical procedures, and general ledger reconciliations. -

Ensure assets are added at the appropriate depreciation. -

Ad hoc projects, analyses, reports, and future projects as assigned such as implementing new Lease Accounting standard procedures. Qualifications: -

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. -

6 to 8 yrs. of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment. (Must currently be serving in a Fixed Asset role) -

Previous supervision experience required. -

Experience with a large ERP system required (JD Edwards a plus). -

Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (Microsoft Office Excel and Access). -

Ability to work independently and with a team to meet monthly deadlines in a dynamic environment. -

Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical problem solving and IT skills. -

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate diplomacy when necessary. -

Previous public accounting experience or CPA a plus. -

Experience with database queries (SQL or query tool) and reporting a plus. Software Utilized: -

Microsoft Office – Excel, Access and Word -

JD Edwards World Showcase – database query and report writing tool similar to Crystal Reports

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