Accountant-Fixed Assets

Lightera•Norcross, GA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fixed Asset Accountant oversees the financial reporting, tracking, and compliance of the company's fixed assets. This position is responsible for recording asset acquisitions, tracking Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts, executing depreciation schedules, and managing asset disposals. The role closely collaborates with project managers, procurement teams, and external auditors to ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is in Norcross, GA.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, financial reporting, or management
Accounting systems knowledge (SAP and JDE preferred)
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Advanced with MS Office Suite, especially Excel
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct”
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background is preferred
CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

Process and record all fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, transfers, impairments, and disposals (Corporate)
Review operational purchase orders and invoices to determine whether expenditure should be expensed or capitalized.
Plan, execute, and reconcile periodic physical audits of plant equipment, vehicles, and facilities
Reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger and prepare monthly roll-forward schedules (Global Lightera LLC)
Prepare detailed fixed asset and depreciation schedules for internal, and external auditors.