Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets / CAPEX

San Rafael, CA

$6,063
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Senior Accountant Fixed Assets & CAPEX

Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid onsite Tuesday & Thursday)
12-Month W2 Assignment
Pay Rate: $60 63/hour
Department: Corporate Accounting Fixed Assets & CAPEX

Overview:
On behalf of our client, a global pharmaceutical company, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the full lifecycle of Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting. This long-term assignment is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting

Manage end-to-end fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation
Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Perform monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, roll-forwards, and variance analysis
Review and validate asset classifications in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
Support internal and external audits related to fixed assets

CAPEX Accounting & Project Support

Partner with project managers to monitor capital project spend and ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment
Manage Asset Under Construction (AUC) balances and drive timely project closures
Assist in forecasting depreciation and CAPEX impacts for FP&A and business partners
Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and support process improvements

OPEX PO & Accrual Analysis

Perform monthly OPEX purchase order reviews to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and budget alignment
Prepare and analyze OPEX accruals to ensure accurate period-end expense recognition
Partner with budget owners to investigate and explain variances
Monitor open POs and receipts to validate expense timing and identify cleanup opportunities
Support monthly OPEX reporting with variance commentary for FP&A and business partners
Strengthen controls and improve processes related to operating expenses

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

Maintain strong internal controls over fixed asset and CAPEX processes
Support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation efforts
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting and data integrity
Contribute to ERP or system enhancement initiatives impacting fixed asset accounting

Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in fixed assets and/or CAPEX
Strong understanding of US GAAP, including capitalization and depreciation
Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large data sets
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite

Preferred:

CPA or CPA-eligible
Experience in biotech, pharma, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes
Experience with project accounting or fixed asset subledger systems

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.

Numbers & Facts

Location

San Rafael, CA

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Constructionunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Depreciationunmatched
Drug Manufacturingunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
Oracleunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
SAPunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched

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