Senior Accountant-Fixed Assets

SSA Marine; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SSA Marine is seeking a Senior Accountant focused on capitalized software, CIP, and fixed assets accounting under US GAAP. You will build key schedules, ensure accurate amortization, and partner with IT and cross-functional teams to validate capitalizable costs and support project reviews.

You will assist with month-end close, audits, and process improvements, driving asset tracking and capitalization enhancements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum two years of direct experience in capitalized software accounting and fixed assets accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 350-40 and ASC360.
• Proficiency in creating schedules and preparing accurate reconciliations.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with IFS and Blackline preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a standardized capitalized software accounting process aligned with U.S. GAAP (ASC 350-40) and the company’s global capitalization policy.
• Build and maintain capitalized software schedules, including amortization entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review project details, assess capitalizable costs, and ensure proper accounting.
• Review fixed assets additions, disposal and depreciation entries for accuracy and compliance, while enhancing reconciliation processes for improved reliability and control.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documents.
• Work with other departments on accounting related projects and issues.
• Support process improvement, automation initiatives related to assets tracking and capitalization.
• Assist in preparing clear, accurate executive-level reports for leadership.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Capitalized software accounting

Fixed assets accounting

US GAAP

ASC 350-40

ASC 360

Amortization schedules

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

IFS

Blackline

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant position focused on capitalized software, construction in progress (CIP) and fixed assets accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the company’s global policy. This role will build and maintain key accounting schedules, ensure accurate amortization and reconciliation processes, and partner closely with IT and other cross-functional teams to validate capitalizable costs and support project reviews. The Senior Accountant will also assist with month-end close, audits, process improvements, and system enhancements involving asset tracking and capitalization. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Develop a standardized capitalized software accounting process aligned with U.S. GAAP (ASC 350-40) and the company’s global capitalization policy.
• Build and maintain capitalized software schedules, including amortization entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review project details, assess capitalizable costs, and ensure proper accounting.
• Review fixed assets additions, disposal and depreciation entries for accuracy and compliance, while enhancing reconciliation processes for improved reliability and control.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documents.
• Work with other departments on accounting related projects and issues
• Support process improvement, automation initiatives related to assets tracking and capitalization
• Assist in preparing clear, accurate executive-level reports for leadership
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant position focused on capitalized software, construction in progress (CIP) and fixed assets accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the company’s global policy. This role will build and maintain key accounting schedules, ensure accurate amortization and reconciliation processes, and partner closely with IT and other cross-functional teams to validate capitalizable costs and support project reviews. The Senior Accountant will also assist with month-end close, audits, process improvements, and system enhancements involving asset tracking and capitalization. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Develop a standardized capitalized software accounting process aligned with U.S. GAAP (ASC 350-40) and the company’s global capitalization policy.
• Build and maintain capitalized software schedules, including amortization entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review project details, assess capitalizable costs, and ensure proper accounting.
• Review fixed assets additions, disposal and depreciation entries for accuracy and compliance, while enhancing reconciliation processes for improved reliability and control.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documents.
• Work with other departments on accounting related projects and issues
• Support process improvement, automation initiatives related to assets tracking and capitalization
• Assist in preparing clear, accurate executive-level reports for leadership
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum two years of direct experience in capitalized software accounting and fixed assets accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially in ASC 350-40 and ASC360
• Proficiency in creating schedules and preparing accurate reconciliations
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite; experience with IFS and Blackline preferred
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.

Work environment

• Exposure to computer screens.
• Required hybrid in-office work schedule.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.

Salary Range

$105,000-115,000 per year

The posted compensation range is based on the applicable geographic market for the position and may vary depending on factors such as related experience and skill set. Final compensation will be determined based on these items and other relevant factors

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.