Staff Accountant I

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant - General Accounting and Fixed Assets is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of the company's fixed assets and ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards. This position manages the fixed asset lifecycle from acquisition and capitalization through depreciation, transfers, disposals, and retirement. The Staff Accountant will also support the month-end and year-end close processes and assist with various general accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or aged reconciling items.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, intercompany transactions, right of use assets, and other general ledger activities.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain accurate and complete fixed asset records, including asset additions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and other changes.
• Review capital expenditures and supporting documentation to determine appropriate capitalization in accordance with company policies.
• Record fixed asset additions and disposals in the accounting system and ensure transactions are properly classified.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization expense.
• Review construction-in-progress balances and coordinate with appropriate departments to identify projects ready to be placed into service.
• Assist with periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and enforcement of fixed asset accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably with experience in fixed asset accounting.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.