Fixed Asset Accountant

Canoo; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Compensation

Flexible PTO

Casual workplace

Job summary

Canoo is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to ensure monthly fixed asset duties are completed accurately and on time, while supporting ongoing asset projects. You will handle asset lifecycle activities, depreciation, tracking, and disposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process automation in Oracle, and participation in month-end close and audits in a fast-paced EV environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent) with knowledge of US GAAP.
• 2+ years of fixed assets accounting experience.
• Experience automating processes and working with accounting software (Oracle preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting of capital assets through lifecycle management, depreciation, tracking and disposal.
• Provide documentation and rationale for accounting conclusions to the Fixed Asset Accounting Manager.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, procurement and engineering to support new initiatives.
• Drive improvements and automation in Oracle fixed asset processes and IT solutions.
• Prepare monthly asset reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Monitor CIP activity and ensure proper capitalization of projects.
• Assist in fixed asset inventory controls and documentation of processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Word

Asset management databases

Job description

Description

Fixed Asset Accountant

The Fixed Asset Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the monthly fixed asset duties are completed in a timely manner and assist with ongoing fixed asset projects. This position is best suited for a career-minded accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys working in a meaningful, fast-paced environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting of the company's capital assets through asset life cycle management, including recording, depreciating, tracking, and disposal of assets.
• Contribute to accounting conclusions by providing rationale and documentation for review, and communicate findings to the Fixed Asset Accounting Manager in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering teams, to support new business initiatives.
• Assist in driving improvements and automation in Oracle fixed asset accounting systems and support the implementation of IT solutions.
• Prepare monthly asset account reconciliations and analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on the activity in the CIP (construction in progress) account, including new construction and expansion projects, and ensure the timely and appropriate capitalization of such activity.
• Assist with the periodic review of the physical asset inventory located across multiple facilities and ensure system records are updated accordingly.
• Assist with the documentation of fixed asset accounting processes including asset disposition procedures and monitor internal systems of controls and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of audit support schedules.
• Contribute to month-end close and financial reporting deadlines and ensure that accounting and reporting activities are done in accordance with GAAP.
• Support of special ad-hoc projects and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of US GAAP with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in Fixed Assets accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional understanding of best-in-class accounting processes.
• Demonstrated experience automating processes and activities.
• Exceptional Excel and Word skills - comfortable with pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups and match.
• Working experience with and knowledge of accounting software systems (preferably Oracle) as well as asset management database tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Desire to achieve excellent project outcomes, and exceed expectations in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Team player with ability to meet deadlines.
• Service-focused and has a sense of urgency with both internal and external customers.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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