Fixed Asset Accountant — On-Site Growth & Compliance

Nidec; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec, a global leader in motor technology, seeks a Fixed Asset Accountant for our Mankato, MN site. The role focuses on accurate AP processing and the complete accounting, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include asset acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, capital expenditures monitoring, and adherence to internal controls. Collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Finance is essential for accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in fixed assets or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IFRS and fixed asset accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset records and the fixed asset subledger.
• Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and impairments.
• Manage construction-in-progress (CIP) projects and capitalization activities.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the ledger.
• Perform physical asset inventories and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor capital expenditures against approved budgets.
• Evaluate assets for impairment, obsolescence, and retirement opportunities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Enter accounts payable invoices into Oracle, as needed.
• Process confidential accounts payable invoices that are not routed through DataServ.

Skills

Accounting experience

IFRS knowledge

Fixed asset accounting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Nidec, a global leader in motor technology, seeks a Fixed Asset Accountant for our Mankato, MN site. The role focuses on accurate AP processing and the complete accounting, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include asset acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, capital expenditures monitoring, and adherence to internal controls. Collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Finance is essential for accuracy and process improvement.