Fixed Asset Accountant

STN, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

STN, Inc. seeks a Fixed Asset Accountant to maintain the fixed asset subledger, manage depreciation, and partner with project and procurement teams on CIP tracking from initiation to completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2–4 years of experience, and solid US GAAP knowledge. You will reconcile subledgers monthly and ensure accurate capitalization and asset disclosures while supporting a growth-focused finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• 2–4 years accounting experience, including fixed asset/capital accounting.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP capitalization rules and depreciation methods.
• Experience with fixed asset subledger reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset subledger/register with additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Assign asset classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods per policy and GAAP.
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger to general ledger monthly.
• Review CAPEX vs. expense, track CIP, and capitalize upon project completion.
• Maintain ROU assets, lease schedules, and depreciation entries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

US GAAP knowledge

Fixed asset subledger systems

ERP fixed asset modules (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle)

Job description

At STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.

As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.

Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.

Overview

The Fixed Asset Accountant maintains STN's fixed asset subledger, ensures proper capitalization and depreciation treatment, and partners with project and procurement teams to track capital projects from initiation through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting & Reconciliation

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger/register, ensuring all asset additions, transfers, and disposals are accurately recorded
• Assign proper asset classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis

Capital Expenditures & CIP Tracking

• Review capital expenditure requests and invoices to determine proper capitalization vs. expensing
• Work with project managers, procurement, and leadership teams to track Construction in Progress (CIP) and capitalize projects upon completion
• Ensure proper documentation supports each capitalized asset (invoices, purchase orders, contracts)

Depreciation, Leases & Disposals

• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization entries
• Maintain right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liability schedules
• Calculate gain/loss on disposal and ensure proper journal entries

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, including fixed asset or capital accounting
• Working knowledge of US GAAP capitalization rules and depreciation methods
• Experience with fixed asset subledger systems and monthly reconciliations

Preferred

• Experience with lease accounting standards (ASC 842) and ROU asset tracking
• Exposure to Construction in Progress (CIP) accounting
• ERP fixed asset module experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ensures assets are classified, capitalized, and depreciated correctly
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with project managers and procurement on CIP tracking
• Analytical Skills: Evaluates capitalization vs. expensing judgment calls
• Reliability: Delivers accurate monthly depreciation and reconciliations on a consistent schedule

Compensation

• Full-Time, Exempt
• $75,000-$95,000/year, DOE

Benefits

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA Health and Dependent Care available
• 401(k) Plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays Paid
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Collaborative, growth-driven culture

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.