Fixed Assets & Inventory Accounting Supervisor

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage fixed assets and inventory accounting in a fast-paced technology environment. The role requires deep knowledge of capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposals, with oversight over reconciliations and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of technical accounting experience, strong GAAP understanding, and excellent Excel skills to support audits and monthly close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in technical accounting.
• Hands-on experience reconciling inventory at a large technology sector company.
• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Assets and Inventory accounting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the fixed asset subledger and related accounting records.
• Review capital expenditure requests and ensure proper capitalization.
• Review additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation of fixed assets.
• Monitor construction‑in‑progress projects and capitalization timing.
• Conduct annual fixed asset audits.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations and reserve analyses.
• Analyze inventory variances and resolve discrepancies with Operations, Purchasing, and Billing.
• Review inventory valuation including average cost and excess/obsolete reserves.
• Assist with internal controls and procedures for inventory-related items.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory and fixed assets.
• Prepare Fixed Assets Roll forward and assist with ad-hoc reports and analyses.

Skills

Excel

Fixed assets

Inventory accounting

GAAP

Audits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the fixed asset subledger and related accounting records.
• Review capital expenditure requests and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with company policy.
• Review additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation of fixed assets.
• Monitor construction‑in‑progress projects and ensure timely capitalization.
• Conduct annual fixed asset audits.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations and reserve analyses.
• Analyze inventory variances and work with Operations, Purchasing, and Billing to resolve discrepancies.
• Review inventory valuation, including average cost and excess/obsolete inventory reserves.
• Assist with development and monitoring of inventory‑related internal controls and procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory and fixed assets.
• Prepare Fixed Assets Roll forward, assist management with ad‑hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in technical accounting.
• Hands‑on experience with reconciling inventory at a large technology sector company.
• Prior experience with a public accounting firm or in corporate accounting is preferred.
• A comprehensive understanding of Fixed Assets and Inventory accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to think critically, prioritize competing responsibilities and meet tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Sound professional judgment and meticulous attention‑to‑detail and accuracy.
• Expert proficiency with Excel.
• Adaptable to different computer environments.
• Prepared to put in additional hours, as required, to complete tasks and fulfill deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.