Fixed Assets Accountant

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. is seeking a Fixed Assets Accountant in Siloam Springs, AR, to manage asset accounting and capital spending within the general ledger framework.

Responsibilities include monitoring construction in progress, recording asset acquisitions/dispositions, and coordinating with plant managers and engineers to ensure accurate reporting and lease accounting. A CPA is preferred and a bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years accounting or finance experience.
• Fixed assets or capital spending experience preferred.
• Experience with subledger applications and Excel is required.
• Oracle and General Ledger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, record, and track fixed assets in financial statements.
• Monitor construction in progress and related accounts.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions.
• Support operating lease accounting.
• Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Assist in property tax reporting.
• Collaborate with engineers, plant managers, and finance team.

Skills

Fixed assets accounting

Subledger systems

Accounting/Finance experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

General Ledger

Job description

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following our Accessibility Accomodation for Applicants page.

Fixed Assets Accountant

• Posted on September 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Siloam Springs, AR 72761, USA

• Accounting
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FIXED048499

Description

Purpose of the Position

To Identify, record, and track spending of Fixed Assets, properly reflecting them in Company financial statements incompliance with company policy.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Monitors and reviews Construction in Progress account activity. Monitors and reviews activity from accountspayable, purchasing, tax and work orders directly related to construction in progress charges. Maintains records ofconstruction in progress on Authority For Expenditures (AFE). Collaborates with relevant engineers, plant managers,project managers, plant accountants, maintenance managers, accounts payable clerks, and the I.S. department to ensure accuracy.

Assists in capitalizing expenditures, asset activity records and operating lease accounting. Capitalizes expenditures from construction in progress account by recording description, value, location and other pertinentinformation of each item. Records fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system for all capital andfixed asset transactions, including additions, transfers, write-offs and cost adjustments. Compiles data and documentation related to operating leases, including rolling stock and major machinery and equipment leases.Supports lease payment processes.

Records Fixed Assets activity to the General Ledger. Ensures monthly that all fixed asset sub-ledgers accounts agree to a general ledger. Reconciles and reviews all construction in progress related accounts, gain/loss accounts, andprepaid lease accounts. Records acquisition, sale or retirement of assets to general ledger. Responsible for month end journal entries for lease expense and any other journal entries necessary to ensure correct records.

Assists in property tax assessment reporting and government surveys. Ensures the proper documents, forms,and information are included on property tax assessment reporting, various government surveys, and other reportingas directed.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication andimplementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding allmajor issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify anyareas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in asupportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergypossible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended toguide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.Periodically, physically verifies assets in the plants and storage buildings. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, orEmployees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail.

Travel: Minimal travel needed. Occasionally travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites.

Technical Experience: 3-5 years accounting or finance experience. Previous accounting experience in Fixed Assets or Capital Spending preferred. General knowledge and experience working with subledger applications as well as Excel is required. Oracle and General Ledger experience preferred.

Industry Experience: Preference for manufacturing or other capital-intensive industry.

Minimum Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field.

Preferred Education : CPA highly preferred

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.