Fixed Assets and Capital Projects Accountant

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

8-9% 401(k) match incl. company 8% ES

Relocation bonus $10,000

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness Incentive & Lifestyle Spend.

Medical benefits from day one

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in Green Bay, WI seeks a Fixed Assets and Capital Projects Accountant to manage asset lifecycle, depreciation, leases under ASC 842/IFRS 16, and capital project accounting.

The role collaborates with project managers, procurement and finance to maintain budget integrity, support audits, and drive process improvements in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably 2+ years in accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday) or similar.
• Curiosity in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of fixed assets, leases, and capital projects accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting for tangible and intangible assets, capital projects, and lease obligations.
• Complete month-end close activities for fixed assets, leases, and capital projects.
• Communicate status and provide guidance to cross-functional stakeholders; ensure timely reconciliations.
• Manage lifecycle of assets, leases, appropriations, and capital projects; implement process improvements.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements and system enhancements.
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliant reporting.
• Provide cross-functional finance support on capital projects, fixed assets, and leases.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Asset accounting

Lease accounting

Capital projects

Financial analysis

Excel

Automation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Job Description

As the Fixed Assets and Capital Projects Accountant, you are responsible for managing the full lifecycle of fixed assets, leases, and capital projects. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will oversee asset tracking, lease accounting under ASC 842/IFRS 16, and the financial management of capital projects from initiation through completion, including monitoring construction-in-progress and timely transfer to fixed assets. You will collaborate closely with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to maintain budget integrity, prepare financial reports, support audits, and drive process improvements.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule (Monday-Friday) located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The hybrid work schedule is 3 days a week onsite at Home Office and 2 days a week from home.

Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

About our Green Bay, WI Home Office: You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more. Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River.

What you’ll do

• Serves as the process owner for maintaining accurate accounting for tangible and intangible assets, capital projects, and lease obligations.
• Completes month-end close activities for fixed assets, leases, and capital projects, while analyzing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates status and provides guidance to various areas and individuals within the company. This includes ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly account reconciliations.
• Serves as the process owner managing the lifecycle of assets, leases, appropriation requests, and capital projects. This includes the recommendation and implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and maintenance of documentation.
• Responsible for making minor process enhancements that drive efficiency and ensure alignment with internal and external customer needs.
• Implement a strong system of internal controls which will ensure the safeguarding of assets, compliance with regulations, and the integrity and objectivity of financial and operational reporting.
• Serve as an active Finance team member providing support on cross functional teams.
• Supports cross-functional teams by addressing questions and providing expertise on accounting for capital projects, fixed assets, and leases.
• May be required to perform other job-related tasks.

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably 2+ of accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) or similar financial platforms
• Curiosity in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process improvements
• Proficienct in Excel and other data analysis tools
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Effective time management, ability to prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of accounting principles related to fixed assets, leases, and capital projects
• Knowledge of control frameworks for safeguarding assets and ensuring compliance
• Understanding of month-end close processes, reconciliations, and reporting requirements
• Adapt to technology and quickly learn and leverage new systems or automation tools.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee‑owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year.
• That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer‑brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf‑stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other