Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

Stgusa; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STG Logistics in Illinois seeks a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant to own the company’s fixed asset and lease accounting. You will maintain accuracy of the financials, drive process improvements, and support internal controls and audits.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience with fixed assets or leases, strong Excel skills, and GAAP knowledge. CPA preferred. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatments and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 3+ years of accounting or relevant experience; fixed asset or lease accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, ASC 842 lease accounting, and capitalization of internally developed software (ASC 350-40).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and a habit of asking questions to understand accounting issues and processes.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with team members at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset and lease subledgers with proper capitalization and dispositions.
• Post monthly depreciation and lease amortization entries.
• Reconcile asset/lease subledgers to the general ledger and resolve differences.
• Track construction in progress and internally developed software for capital projects.
• Determine accounting for new/modified leases under ASC 842, including classification.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strengthen internal controls.
• Complete all GL close tasks accurately for period-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Develop processes to shorten the close cycle without sacrificing quality.
• Research new accounting standards and explain implications for business processes.
• Partner cross-functionally on projects and ad hoc assignments.
• Analyze fixed assets, depreciation, and lease activity; explain variances to management.
• Assist with annual external audit and financial reporting.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

ASC 842 lease accounting

GAAP compliance

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Audit support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STG Logistics ("STG") is a premier provider of managed and extended port-to-door outsourcing services. STG delivers holistic solutions to our customer's supply chain by integrating our best people, premium technology, a nationwide drayage network, intermodal operations, CFS facilities, and warehouse fulfillment locations to provide exceptional logistics services.

Who We Are:

Our People Are The Difference. At STG, we're people-first and invested in our team members, ensuring they are the most highly trained, tech-savvy, and customer-centric individuals.

Summary:

As the Sr. Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Accounting team and the primary owner of the company’s fixed asset and lease accounting. Alongside a wide variety of other accounting duties, you will help maintain the accuracy and safeguarding of the company’s financials, find creative solutions, and drive process improvements. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter and consummate team player who thrives in a dynamic growth environment.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain the fixed asset and lease subledgers, ensuring timely capitalization, accurate asset status, and properly recorded dispositions.
• Calculate, validate, and post monthly depreciation and lease amortization entries.
• Reconcile the fixed asset and lease subledgers to the general ledger monthly and resolve any differences.
• Track and report on construction in progress and internally developed software for capital projects, and review monthly activity to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Research and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for new and modified leases under ASC 842, including lease classification.
• Ensure fixed asset and lease accounting complies with GAAP, and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Complete all assigned general ledger close tasks accurately and on time for each period-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycle.
• Develop and implement process improvements that shorten the close cycle without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Research new accounting standards as needed and explain their implications for business processes.
• Partner cross-functionally on projects and initiatives, and complete ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Analyze financial information, including fixed assets, depreciation, and lease activity, and explain significant variances clearly to management.
• Assist with the annual external audit and financial reporting, including fixed asset and lease support and documentation.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 3+ years of accounting or other relevant experience required; fixed asset or lease accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, ASC 842 lease accounting, and capitalization of internally developed software (ASC 350-40)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated record of meeting deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity, with a habit of asking questions to understand accounting issues and the reasoning behind established processes
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with team members at all levels
• Strong character and integrity, with a track record of leadership and sound decision-making
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks effectively

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

STG considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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