Sr Accountant-Fixed Assets
About The Position
Xylem is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets to manage and support the accounting, reporting, and control of the company’s global Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) portfolio. In this role, you will oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle, including capital project accounting, construction-in-progress (CIP), asset capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls. This is a hybrid position based in our Charlotte, NC office.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent work experience
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in fixed assets.
- Experience preparing and analyzing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Understanding of US GAAP and fixed asset accounting concepts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Blackline a plus
- Process improvement and continuous learning orientation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisitions, CIP accounting, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and asset retirements.
- Review capital expenditures and ensure compliance with Xylem capitalization policies and accounting guidance.
- Maintain asset master data and ensure appropriate asset classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods.
- Prepare and post journal entries related to fixed assets, depreciation, and capital projects.
- Analyze monthly depreciation expense and investigate significant fluctuations.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple business units.
- Prepare fixed asset roll-forwards and supporting schedules for management and audits.
- Prepare and certify monthly balance sheet reconciliations for PP&E, accumulated depreciation, and related accounts using OneStream.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items timely and accurately.
- Assist with fixed asset audits, and internal control reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize reporting, and automate manual activities.
- Collaborate with finance teams, operational leaders, and project owners across multiple business segments and legal entities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Maternity support
- Fertility benefits
- Flexibility and hybrid work options
- Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- Emotional health and wellness programs
- Volunteer program (Watermark)
- Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO)
- Paid holidays
- Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
- Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Employee recognition and discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
