Fixed Assets Analyst

Global Cellulose Fibers; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,100 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A global cellulose fiber company based in Memphis is hiring for a finance-related position that requires overseeing capital asset processes and supporting controllers. Candidates should have over 3 years of finance experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a solid understanding of SAP. The role includes leading asset inventories, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing financial reporting. This position offers competitive compensation within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of key internal controls for fixed assets.
• Functional understanding of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to Controllers, overseeing capital and fixed asset processes.
• Facilitate reviews of capital project statuses.
• Validate and account for asset management transactions.

Skills

Finance or Accounting experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

Memphis, TN

Pay Rate

$65,100 – $85,800 (Pay varies by experience)

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time (Hybrid)

About The Role

• Act as a strategic partner to Controllers of designated facilities, serving as an integral member of the finance team responsible for overseeing all capital and fixed asset processes and general ledger accounts.
• Facilitate monthly reviews of capital project status with Engineering Managers and Project Engineers, addressing ongoing and upcoming projects, retirements, and project closures.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team at facilities to fulfill requests related to capital projects, service accruals, engineering hours, ad-hoc reporting, and provide support as necessary.
• Validate capital projects in SAP project systems, identify P&L impacts from retirements, and assist in forecasting for Controllers, overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure accurate accounting of asset management transactions and timely reconciliation of PP&E related accounts.
• Uphold compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards in capital and fixed asset accounting practices.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to enable precise and punctual financial reporting.
• Calculate and post necessary general ledger entries.
• Lead Annual Physical Asset Inventories, involving travel to facilities to verify fixed assets, fostering strong relationships with Controllers, Engineering Managers, and Finance personnel, and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Continuously optimize centralized processes for efficiency and effectiveness, adapting to evolving business needs.
• Calculate and review annual accretion schedules for Landfill ARO, including quarterly ARO Roll forward preparation.
• Support Fixed Asset Tax in Quarterly and Annual Reporting, encompassing capital project Tax forecasts, appropriate asset classifications, and coding in accordance with tax laws.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related degree
• Knowledge of key internal controls as they relate to Fixed Assets
• Functional understanding of SAP
• Financial accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of pulp and paper mill operations preferred
• Preferred Competencies: Functional/technical skills, Customer focus, Action Oriented, Problem solving, Process management

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position

Memphis Corporate Office
6400 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38197

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].