Fixed Asset Accountant
About The Position
Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future Thatcher Company, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant I to manage all aspects of fixed asset accounting, capital project tracking, and asset compliance across our manufacturing and distribution operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate asset capitalization, depreciation, and reporting, while supporting operations and finance teams with data-driven insights that align with corporate goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 1-3 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fixed asset accounting standards.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3, NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with capital project management and reporting.
- Familiarity with asset management modules and automated depreciation systems.
- Exposure to manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments.
- Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik) to support financial insights.
- Participation in ERP system implementations or process improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full fixed asset accounting cycle, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and reporting.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and project management teams to track capital expenditures (CapEx) from initiation to asset placement.
- Monitor ongoing construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and ensure timely capitalization of completed projects.
- Perform periodic physical inventories of fixed assets and reconcile results to accounting records.
- Develop and maintain internal controls over fixed assets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and audit requirements.
- Support external and internal audit activities by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis related to capital assets.
- Analyze asset data to identify trends, improve utilization, and support management decisions.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and capital planning initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement in asset tracking, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary $55K-$70K
- 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
- 401k with traditional and Roth contributions options
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
- 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
- Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
