Fixed Asset Accountant

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Americas, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to maintain the asset subledger, oversee depreciation, and ensure proper capitalization in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to review expenditures, support CIP tracking, and prepare monthly asset reports while upholding SOX controls and GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience required, with fixed asset accounting or manufacturing accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP concepts related to fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and CIP.
• Experience in manufacturing, plant accounting, or multi-site environments preferred.
• Familiarity with capital expenditure processes, physical inventory, and fixed asset subledger maintenance.
• ERP systems experience; JD Edwards is a plus.
• General ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting experience.
• Ability to review capital spending, validate documentation, and apply policies.
• SOX controls awareness and data governance basics.
• Proficiency with Excel including formulas, pivots, and reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset subledger and record additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, and depreciation.
• Review capital expenditure activity for proper capitalization and asset classification.
• Coordinate CIP tracking with Engineering and Operations for capitalization readiness.
• Prepare and post monthly fixed asset journal entries and depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger and resolve items promptly.
• Maintain detailed asset records including tag numbers, locations, and cost data.
• Support physical inventories and asset verifications across locations.
• Assist with asset disposals and transfers ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare periodic fixed asset reports and management analytics.
• Support capital budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with asset data.
• Assist with property tax filings, audit requests, and SOX compliance tasks.
• Provide audit documentation and control evidences for fixed assets.
• Identify process improvements for fixed asset controls and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve asset coding issues.
• Maintain fixed asset procedures and training materials as needed.
• Support ERP system testing and asset module enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Fixed asset accounting

Capital project accounting

Manufacturing accounting

ERP systems experience

JD Edwards

General ledger & month-end close

Excel data analysis

SOX compliance understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability-without compromise.

Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industryfirst innovation, we remain 'all in' on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.

The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate accounting records for the company's fixed assets in a manufacturing environment, including machinery, equipment, buildings, leasehold improvements, tooling, furniture, vehicles, and construction-in-progress. This staff-level role supports the fixed asset lifecycle from capital project setup and asset acquisition through capitalization, depreciation, transfer, physical verification, and disposal.

This position works closely with Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teams to ensure capital expenditures are properly reviewed, classified, approved, recorded, and reported in accordance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP. The Fixed Asset Accountant prepares reconciliations, depreciation support, audit schedules, property tax support, and routine reporting while helping maintain accurate and complete capital asset records.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required

Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of accounting experience required, with fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, or manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting concepts related to fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and construction-in-progress
• Experience working in a manufacturing, plant accounting, shared services, or multi-site environment preferred
• Familiarity with capital expenditure processes, project authorization, physical inventory, and fixed asset subledger maintenance preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and fixed asset modules preferred; JD Edwards experience a plus
• General ledger, account reconciliation, journal entry, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
• Ability to review capital spending, validate supporting documentation, and apply company accounting policies
• Basic knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, audit documentation, and data governance practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines during month-end close, audit cycles, capital planning, and project activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Tax, and plant teams
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills appropriate for a staff accounting role
• Ability to follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential financial information

Essential Duties:

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and record asset additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, and depreciation accurately and timely
• Review capital expenditure activity and supporting documentation to assist with proper capitalization, expense classification, asset category, useful life, location, and placed-in-service date
• Track construction-in-progress projects and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance to support timely and accurate capitalization when assets are ready for use
• Prepare and post monthly fixed asset journal entries, including depreciation, asset additions, disposals, transfers, and reclassifications
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger balances to the general ledger and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed asset records, including asset descriptions, tag numbers, locations, cost, accumulated depreciation, useful lives, ownership, and supporting documentation
• Support periodic physical inventories, asset verification, and reconciliation of physical assets to accounting records across manufacturing and office locations
• Assist with asset disposals, retirements, sales, scrapping, and transfers to ensure appropriate documentation and accounting treatment
• Prepare routine monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports, depreciation support, capital spending analysis, and management reporting as requested
• Support capital budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by providing accurate CIP, fixed assets, and depreciation data to Finance and operational leaders
• Assist with property tax filings, insurance schedules, audit requests, statutory reporting, and other compliance activities related to fixed assets
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, including asset roll-forwards, additions testing, disposals testing, depreciation support, and control evidence
• Follow company capitalization policies, approval requirements, internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, controls, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to research and resolve fixed asset questions, project coding issues, invoice classification concerns, and asset record discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset procedures, process documentation, job aids, and control documentation to support consistency, business continuity, and audit readiness
• Support system testing, reporting enhancements, master data cleanup, and ERP or fixed asset module improvements as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• General office environment with regular interaction with manufacturing, plant, warehouse, maintenance, engineering, and finance teams
• May require time in manufacturing or warehouse areas to support physical verification, project reviews, or inventory activities
• May require flexible hours to support month-end close, audits, physical inventories, capital project activity, or system-related deadlines
• May require occasional travel to company manufacturing, warehouse, or office locations

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