Fixed Asset Accountant

Nidec Motor Corporation • Mankato, MN

4d • $72,600 - $108,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The accounts payable and Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for accurately and promptly processing accounts payable transactions and managing fixed assets throughout their lifecycle. The role handles invoice processing, payment runs, vendor wire and ACH activities, and confidential invoices, while overseeing asset acquisitions, transfers, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairments, reconciliations, physical inventories, and capital expenditure monitoring. The position ensures compliance with NIAP, IFRS, internal policies, and internal controls; supports audit, tax, and regulatory requirements; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to improve financial accuracy, asset stewardship, and processes.

This is an onsite role in Mankato, Minnesota, working first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated starting salary range is $72,600–$108,900, paid biweekly. Applicants must be sole U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in fixed assets or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IFRS and fixed asset accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Must be a sole U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset records and the fixed asset subledger.
• Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and impairments.
• Manage construction-in-progress projects and capitalization activities.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the ledger.
• Perform physical asset inventories and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor capital expenditures against approved budgets.
• Evaluate assets for impairment, obsolescence, and retirement opportunities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, property tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure accurate asset tracking and reporting.
• Support process improvements, policy compliance, and internal control initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Enter accounts payable invoices into Oracle as needed.
• Process confidential accounts payable invoices that are not routed through DataServ.
• Ensure accounts payable payment runs are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage vendor wire payments.
• Manage vendor enrollment in ACH payments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with additional bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the employee’s first 6%, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time