Fixed Asset Accountant

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kent (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Scholarship Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a full-time Fixed Asset Accountant to join our finance team in a hybrid work environment. You will manage asset lifecycles, perform depreciation calculations, and maintain asset master records while supporting intercompany transactions and monthly close processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Willingness to learn and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Account for asset-life functions including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Maintain asset master records including depreciation methods and locations.
• Process and reconcile license, insurance, and personal property tax programs.
• Post journal entries and perform monthly asset-related GL reconciliations.
• Handle intercompany lease transactions and special projects/analysis.

Skills

Accounting experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Kent, OH
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:Hybrid

Position Overview

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individual with a strong interest in fixed asset accounting. As a valued member of a collaborative team, you will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to key initiatives, share knowledge, and take on meaningful responsibilities while developing your expertise and contributing to the team’s success.

Job Duties

• Accounting for all asset-life functions, including construction in process costs, capitalization process, asset disposals process, asset proceeds, inter-company and intra-company transfers


• Creation and maintenance of asset master records including depreciation useful lives, depreciation methods and locations for accurate territorial costing


• Process and maintain all license, insurance, and personal property tax programs


• Process and maintain depreciation costing program


• Process and maintain monthly rental program


• Post journal entries for fixed asset-related items


• Monthly reconciliations of all asset-related general ledger postings


• Accounting and reconciliation of assets qualifying for bonus depreciation and luxury auto limitations


• Intercompany lease transactions


• Special projects/analysis

Qualifications

• Preferred one to three years of accounting experience


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills


• Exceptional creative thinking skills


• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly and a strong desire to learn


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Opportunities for advancement


• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match


• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options


• Group Health Plan


• Employee referral bonus program


• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas


• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers


• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees


• Charitable matching gift program

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: None