Fixed Asset Accountant

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant. This role involves supporting the lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and maintaining accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting along with 2+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvement and financial management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fixed asset accounting with strong GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact for audits during testing.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, including depreciation schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Project management scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Fixed Asset Accountant to support the life cycle of fixed assets from acquisition through capitalization. This role is essential to ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls and maintaining accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and process improvement skills.

The Fixed Asset Accountant will also be responsible for:

• Compliance & Governance:
• Serve as key point of contact for internal and external auditors during PP&E and capital expenditure testing
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, including detailed depreciation schedules and asset listings
• Assist in maintaining company procedures to meet regulatory and accounting standards
• Ensure capital expenditure requests and asset acquisitions are properly documented, approved and correctly capitalized
• Maintain active capital project financial data within project management software
• Prepare CIP and fixed asset roll-forward schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers and retirements, reconciling all fixed asset accounts to the general ledger, and providing detailed explanations for variances
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization expenses for all PP&E, using appropriate methods and useful life estimates
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to fixed assets and capital programs
• Provide ad-hoc reports on depreciation, tax implication and project commitments to support management decisions
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Track and manage capital expenditures against approved budget, collaborating with project managers to resolve discrepancies
• Provide cost analysis for new capital projects and strategic investments
• Process Improvement:
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline fixed asset accounting and reporting processes
• Maintain and improve financial systems related to fixed assets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in fixed asset accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and best practices
• Proficient in SAP and project management scheduling software
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• High-level analytical skills with ability to identify trends and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U. S. Citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed

Williams International is an equal employment opportunities employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing.