Fixed Assets Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join their Accounting & Finance team in Columbus, OH. This role will manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant accounting and maintaining fixed asset records.

The candidate will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Procurement to record acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation, and to support audits and year-end close.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset and strong accounting foundation
• Experience with fixed asset systems in a fast-paced environment
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation and amortization entries.
• Perform fixed asset reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Procurement on asset classification and capitalization.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Analyze capital projects and provide financial reporting on fixed asset activity.

Job description

A VACO client is seeking a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join theirAccounting & Finance team. This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with company policies, and adherence to GAAP standards. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and experience working with fixed asset systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation and amortization entries.
• Perform fixed asset reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure proper asset classification and capitalization.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Analyze capital projects and provide financial reporting on fixed asset activity.

Compensation and Benefits

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.