Accountant, Fixed Assets

Cafe Rio; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Rio is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant in Salt Lake City to manage all fixed asset activities, capital spend, and related financial records. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with business owners, and adherence to GAAP.

You will analyze asset activity, prepare monthly and year-end reporting, and assist with tax filings while coordinating with construction, facilities, IT, and finance teams. This position is in-office in Salt Lake City, UT and requires strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with fixed assets and general ledger processes.
• Familiarity with GAAP and tax reporting requirements.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software; Oracle a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day fixed asset activities and asset records.
• Analyzes fixed asset activity for weekly/monthly reporting.
• Collaborates with construction, facilities, IT on capital spend.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end financials under GAAP.
• Assists in tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Responds to CFO and leadership inquiries regarding results.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

General Ledger

Accounting accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Description

The Fixed Asset Accountant is an intellectually curious problem-solver who exhibits great attention to detail and interpersonal skills. This role manages accounting activities for fixed assets and related spend, while collaborating with business owners across the business to forecast and track large projects. Additional duties include assisting in the daily journaling and validation of company accounts, supporting the timely and accurate filing of tax reports. Must be a highly collaborative team player, able to communicate effectively with all areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manages all day-to-day fixed asset activities including timely and accurate financial records of new assets, retirements, impairments, and other ongoing transactions
• Analyzes and reports on fixed asset activity on a weekly and monthly basis to a broad audience, supporting the company’s effective decision making and cash forecasting
• Works closely with construction, development, facilities and IT teams to manage capital spend budgets and report on financial results
• Evaluates non-standard transactions for appropriate accounting treatment
• Reviews property taxes and assessments, address issues with respective agency
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Ensures the timely reporting and accuracy of all monthly, quarterly and year-end financial information related to fixed assets for US GAAP as well as tax compliance
• Monitors and maintains accounting control procedures
• Identifies, investigates and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Makes bank deposits on behalf of the Company
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other senior leaders regarding financial results
• Provides guidance and advice regarding the handling of non-routine accounting and reporting transactions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience effectively performing and overseeing broad based accounting activities for a small to medium sized organization, including but not limited to fixed assets
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; or commensurate combination of education and work experience; CPA a plus
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, accounting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledgeable of accounting software applications, including reporting tools (Oracle a plus)
• Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations; proactively keeps up-to-date on regulatory changes and applies new knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; highly proficient knowledge of Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; works well under pressure
• Exhibits strong problem solving and analytical skills; works to identify root causes

This is an in-office position based in Salt Lake City, UT

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Compensation: To be discussed