Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village office. The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process and financial reporting for a growing manufacturing organization. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner cross-functionally while supporting continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of combined Fixed Assets and general corporate accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years focused on Fixed Assets, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle Fusion Cloud strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, transfers, disposals, and ongoing tracking across the organization.
• Own and manage the Capital Acquisition Request (CAR) process, including coordinating approvals and facilitating monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review the status of active projects and upcoming capital initiatives.
• Apply a strong understanding of manufacturing processes (including work order flow and standard costing) to ensure proper accounting treatment of capital spend.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and finance teams to monitor Construction-in-Progress (CIP) projects and ensure timely, accurate capitalization.
• Review and analyze capital expenditures for compliance with accounting policies, including capitalization thresholds and cost aggregation.
• Lead CIP clean-up efforts, including reviewing aged projects, resolving open balances, and implementing processes to prevent future backlog.
• Manage the fixed asset subledger, including depreciation calculations and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Lead physical asset inventory processes and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support lease accounting under ASC 842, including journal entries and ongoing reporting.
• Monitor and accrue use tax on capital purchases in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations related to fixed assets and leases.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis for capital expenditures, providing insights to finance and operational leadership.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, and support internal and external audit requests
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across asset tracking, CIP management, reporting, and ERP systems.
• Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responding to auditor inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping into additional accounting functions and supporting broader team needs to ensure accurate, timely, and seamless financial operations.

Benefits

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees