Full Time Fixed Asset Specialist

Lorain County Community College • Elyria, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory and Fixed Asset Specialist Associate facilitates administration and maintenance of the College’s inventory and fixed asset management program. The role ensures accurate tracking, accountability, documentation, reconciliation, and reporting of college-owned assets throughout their lifecycle. It coordinates asset tagging, inventory verification, audits, transfers, and disposition activities while supporting compliance with institutional policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

The position provides cross-functional support for procurement and distribution operations and serves as a resource to departments on asset accountability, inventory procedures, and fixed asset management practices. The employee develops and maintains working knowledge of college purchasing procedures, inventory controls, enterprise systems, and institutional policies to support efficient and compliant business operations. The role requires campus travel for physical inventory inspections, the ability to handle inventory or equipment, and extended use of inventory devices and computer systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or two years of experience conducting physical inventories, inventory audits, or reconciling inventory records.
• Experience in inventory control, fixed asset management, purchasing, warehouse operations, accounting support, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and reconcile information from multiple sources.
• Ability to learn and effectively use inventory management, asset management, purchasing, financial, or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, vendors, and other College community members.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity software.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Ability to move throughout campus facilities and related locations to conduct physical inventory inspections.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport inventory items, packages, or equipment consistent with the position’s physical requirements.
• Ability to use barcode scanners, inventory tracking devices, mobile equipment, and computer systems for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in inventory control, fixed asset management, accounting, finance, purchasing administration, warehouse operations, or related recordkeeping functions.
• Experience in a higher education, governmental, nonprofit, or public-sector environment.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Fixed Assets, Oracle Cloud Inventory, or similar enterprise asset management systems.
• Experience conducting fixed asset inventories, capital asset audits, or reconciling inventory or fixed assets with financial systems.
• Experience using barcode-enabled inventory tracking systems.
• Knowledge of fixed asset capitalization, accountability, transfer, and disposition practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the College inventory and fixed asset management program.
• Track, document, reconcile, and report college-owned assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Coordinate asset tagging, inventory verification, audits, transfers, and disposition activities.
• Support compliance with institutional policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support for procurement and distribution operations.
• Advise departments on asset accountability, inventory procedures, and fixed asset management practices.
• Maintain working knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory controls, enterprise systems, and institutional policies.
• Conduct physical inventory inspections in campus facilities and related locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED