Fixed Asset Accountant — CIP & GAAP Expert (Manufacturing)

American Battery; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock options

Flexible paid time off

Parental Leave

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

American Battery Technology Company is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to own the fixed asset function within our Accounting and Finance team in Reno, NV. You will manage asset records, depreciation, CIP, and asset roll-forwards, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across multiple facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Plant Management, Procurement, and Finance to optimize capital projects, perform monthly close activities, and support SOX and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant fixed asset and capital project accounting responsibilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or capital-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP related to fixed assets and capitalization.
• Proven experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure accuracy of asset records across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and retirements.
• Calculate and review monthly depreciation and amortization expense.
• Reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare fixed asset roll-forward schedules for monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Ensure proper asset classification and capitalization per policy and GAAP.
• Monitor Construction-in-Progress (CIP) balances and coordinate placement into service.
• Develop and maintain procedures for large-scale capital investment programs.
• Collaborate with plant leadership regarding equipment acquisitions, replacements, upgrades, and disposals.
• Maintain internal controls over fixed asset processes and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate annual physical asset inventories and cycle counts.
• Investigate and resolve asset discrepancies.
• Prepare audit schedules and support for external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including control documentation and testing.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with state and local property tax obligations.
• Analyze depreciation trends and asset utilization metrics.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Month-end close

Excel

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

American Battery Technology Company is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to own the fixed asset function within our Accounting and Finance team in Reno, NV. You will manage asset records, depreciation, CIP, and asset roll-forwards, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across multiple facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Plant Management, Procurement, and Finance to optimize capital projects, perform monthly close activities, and support SOX and audit