Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets owns and oversees the fixed assets accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role serves as the subject matter expert for capital expenditures (CAPEX), ensuring accounting integrity, robust internal controls, and accurate cross-functional reporting. The ideal candidate possesses advanced analytical capabilities to interpret complex data, leads month-end close processes for fixed assets, and acts as a key liaison during internal and external audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
6-8 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused heavily on fixed assets and CAPEX
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, advanced formulas) and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools; ability to synthesize and reconcile large, complex datasets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders and non-financial managers.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize deliverables, manage competing deadlines, and thrive independently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
Uncompromising commitment to high ethical standards and rigorous internal control compliance.
Deep understanding of accounting/finance in a manufacturing setting, with specialized expertise in fixed assets, inventory valuation, and CAPEX/OPEX structures.
Strong, foundational knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company with experience in fixed assets, inventory, month/quarter/year end close activities, and audit preparation
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
Ability to influence stakeholders
Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead the review, analysis, and processing of all capital asset purchase, disposal, and transfer requests, ensuring strict alignment with corporate capitalization policies and GAAP.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for the fixed asset subledger, including the preparation and posting of complex journal entries.
Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of the fixed asset subledger to General Ledger balances; develop and maintain comprehensive fixed asset roll-forward schedules.
Drive the preparation of documentation for internal/external audit requests and SOX compliance; serve as a primary point of contact for fixed asset audit inquiries.
Evaluate, implement, and monitor fixed asset internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure reporting integrity, and proactively mitigate financial risks.
Maintain fixed asset tax ledgers and coordinate the lifecycle of assets within the Asset Management module from creation to retirement.
Partner with finance leadership to drive the preparation of the annual CAPEX budget and monthly depreciation forecasts.
Advise and educate cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Procurement) on corporate fixed asset policies, procedures, and CAPEX vs. OPEX determinations.
Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives to streamline fixed asset workflows.
Execute advanced financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Plant Controller and executive leadership.