Fixed Asset Accountant

Interface•LaGrange, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate accounting records for the company’s fixed assets in a manufacturing environment, including machinery, equipment, buildings, leasehold improvements, tooling, furniture, vehicles, and construction-in-progress. This staff-level role supports the fixed asset lifecycle from capital project setup and asset acquisition through capitalization, depreciation, transfer, physical verification, and disposal. This position works closely with Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teams to ensure capital expenditures are properly reviewed, classified, approved, recorded, and reported in accordance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP. The Fixed Asset Accountant prepares reconciliations, depreciation support, audit schedules, property tax support, and routine reporting while helping maintain accurate and complete capital asset records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
1–3 years of accounting experience required
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting concepts related to fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and construction-in-progress
General ledger, account reconciliation, journal entry, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
Ability to review capital spending, validate supporting documentation, and apply company accounting policies
Basic knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, audit documentation, and data governance practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines during month-end close, audit cycles, capital planning, and project activity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teams
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills appropriate for a staff accounting role
Ability to follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential financial information

Nice To Haves

fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, or manufacturing accounting experience preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing, plant accounting, shared services, or multi-site environment preferred
Familiarity with capital expenditure processes, project authorization, physical inventory, and fixed asset subledger maintenance preferred
Experience with ERP systems and fixed asset modules preferred; JD Edwards experience a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain the fixed asset subledger and record asset additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, and depreciation accurately and timely
Review capital expenditure activity and supporting documentation to assist with proper capitalization, expense classification, asset category, useful life, location, and placed-in-service date
Track construction-in-progress projects and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance to support timely and accurate capitalization when assets are ready for use
Prepare and post monthly fixed asset journal entries, including depreciation, asset additions, disposals, transfers, and reclassifications
Reconcile fixed asset subledger balances to the general ledger and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
Maintain detailed asset records, including asset descriptions, tag numbers, locations, cost, accumulated depreciation, useful lives, ownership, and supporting documentation
Support periodic physical inventories, asset verification, and reconciliation of physical assets to accounting records across manufacturing and office locations
Assist with asset disposals, retirements, sales, scrapping, and transfers to ensure appropriate documentation and accounting treatment
Prepare routine monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports, depreciation support, capital spending analysis, and management reporting as requested
Support capital budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by providing accurate CIP, fixed assets, and depreciation data to Finance and operational leaders
Assist with property tax filings, insurance schedules, audit requests, statutory reporting, and other compliance activities related to fixed assets
Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, including asset roll-forwards, additions testing, disposals testing, depreciation support, and control evidence
Follow company capitalization policies, approval requirements, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, controls, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to research and resolve fixed asset questions, project coding issues, invoice classification concerns, and asset record discrepancies
Assist with maintaining fixed asset procedures, process documentation, job aids, and control documentation to support consistency, business continuity, and audit readiness
Support system testing, reporting enhancements, master data cleanup, and ERP or fixed asset module improvements as needed
Perform other duties as assigned