Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditures

ERMCO-ECI Bristol•Pleasant Prairie, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERMCO is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to serve as a technical resource for fixed asset accounting and capital project financial management across the organization. The role combines day-to-day accounting execution with advanced individual-contributor responsibilities, including independently managing complex transactions, conducting analysis, strengthening documentation and controls, and guiding business partners and less-experienced team members. It works with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Shared Services, Internal Controls, and other stakeholders to support accurate asset records, appropriate capitalization, reliable capital project reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policy. The position has no formal people-management responsibility. The role is hybrid in Bristol, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including meaningful experience with fixed assets, capital project accounting, reconciliations, or financial analysis.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting concepts, capitalization principles, depreciation methods, and account reconciliation practices.
Ability to independently research issues, analyze complex transactions, document conclusions, and clearly communicate recommendations.
Experience executing or supporting internal controls, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and responding to audit requests.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with consistent attention to detail.
Ability to manage recurring deadlines, multiple priorities, and cross-functional relationships in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation, or progress toward certification.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite and with fixed asset or asset-tracking software.
Experience with capital budgeting, forecasting, project reporting, or construction-in-progress accounting.
Experience with process improvement, system implementation, shared services, or multi-location accounting.
Ability to influence outcomes, provide practical guidance, and lead work across functions without formal authority.

Responsibilities

Independently manage fixed asset lifecycle accounting, including acquisitions, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, retirements, and disposals.
Record fixed asset transactions accurately and timely in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policy, capitalization thresholds, and useful-life guidance.
Maintain complete and accurate fixed asset subledger records, supporting documentation, and asset attributes.
Prepare and review monthly fixed asset reconciliations, investigate root causes, and resolve differences between the subledger and general ledger.
Coordinate assigned fixed asset inventory and verification activities, investigate exceptions, and prepare required record updates.
Review non-routine transactions, recommend accounting treatment, and escalate complex or judgmental matters as appropriate.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and project teams on capital planning, project execution, and closeout.
Monitor capital project spending against approved budgets and analyze variances, unusual activity, aging projects, potential overruns, and changes affecting costs, timing, or capitalization.
Review project costs and supporting documentation to determine accounting treatment and capitalization eligibility.
Support annual capital budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio reporting, including preparation and validation of project-level data.
Coordinate project closeout and asset placement-in-service activities, confirming final costs, asset components, locations, and useful lives.
Respond to fixed asset and capitalization questions, guide stakeholders on routine and moderately complex matters, and escalate significant policy or accounting matters.
Prepare and analyze recurring fixed asset and capital expenditure reports, including asset roll-forwards, depreciation, construction-in-progress, transfers, impairments, and retirements.
Execute and document assigned fixed asset and capital expenditure controls, identify recurring exceptions or potential control gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain audit-ready support and respond to internal and external audit requests with reconciliation evidence, transaction support, and explanations of accounting conclusions.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Support financial reporting and disclosure requirements related to property, plant, and equipment.
Identify, recommend, and implement approved improvements to data quality, documentation, controls, reporting, and recurring activity efficiency.
Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, testing, and process documentation updates related to fixed assets and capital projects.
Develop and maintain procedures, job aids, reconciliation standards, and other documentation that promote consistent execution.
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with accountants and business partners; assist with peer reviews, troubleshooting, and exception resolution as assigned, without direct supervisory responsibility.
Use Microsoft Excel, ERP reporting, and other technology to improve analysis, visibility, and decision support.