Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to join the Enterprise Services Finance team in the United States. You will support reconciliation activities, close processes, and fixed asset processing including capitalizations, transfers, and retirements.

You will prepare GL entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, analyze data, and provide audit support (PwC/DCAA). Proficiency in SAP/S4Hana, Excel macros, and Power BI is required to drive accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field; 2+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with general accounting processes: reconciliation, closing activities, GL entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support
• Proficient in SAP/S4Hana or another ERP for asset processing and reporting
• 2+ years of fixed asset accounting experience
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word; advanced Excel/macros and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Support reconciliation activities and close processes for the Fixed Asset Accounting team
• Prepare General Ledger accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze data and take corrective action related to accounting activities
• Provide PwC, DCAA, and Internal Audit support
• Collaborate with Corporate/Business Accounting and the SAP Center
• Support fixed and intangible asset processing including capitalizations, transfers, retirements
• Monitor assets under construction
• Assist with potentially broader AP, Travel & Expense, Payroll and other finance functions

Skills

Fixed Asset Accounting

General Ledger Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Data Analysis

Audit Support

SAP/S4Hana

Excel Macros

Power BI

Communication

Critical-Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

2+ years of accounting experience

Tools

SAP/S4Hana

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Support reconciliation activities and close processes for the Enterprise Services Fixed Asset Accounting team
• Prepare General Ledger accounting entries
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Analyze data and take corrective action related to accounting activities
• Provide PwC, DCAA, and Internal Audit support
• Perform financial reporting, process improvements, and ad hoc projects
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Business Accounting, and the SAP Competency Center
• Potentially support Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Payroll, Timekeeping, Sales, Use, & Property Tax, Global Disbursements, and Contracts to Cash
• Support fixed and intangible asset processing, including capitalizations, transfers, and retirements
• Monitor assets under construction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 2+ years of experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience with general accounting processes, including reconciliation, closing activities, General Ledger accounting entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, and audit support
• Experience with SAP/S4Hana or another major ERP system for transaction processing, fixed asset accounting, asset configuration, and report generation
• 2+ years of experience with Fixed Asset Accounting
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Advanced experience with Excel macros and Power BI
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and process improvement
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize critical tasks and manage multiple commitments
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Fixed Asset Accounting, including General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and audit support. Proficient in SAP/S4Hana and advanced Excel functionalities, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance financial reporting and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fixed Asset Accounting
• General Ledger Accounting
• SAP/S4Hana
• Excel Macros
• Financial Reporting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• General Ledger Accounting Entries
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvements
• Fixed Asset Processing
• Data Analysis
• Audit Support
• Capitalizations
• Transfers
• Retirements

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Critical-Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Audit Support
• Reconciliation Activities

Tools & Technologies

• SAP/S4Hana
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word