Senior Fixed Asset Accountant: GAAP, Tax & CIP Expert

The Connell Company; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Fitness facility membership

Life insurance

Dining and lifestyle perks

Professional development

Job summary

The Connell Company is seeking a Corporate Fixed Asset Accountant to own the full lifecycle of fixed assets across a diverse portfolio, from acquisitions to disposals, ensuring accurate financial reporting and tax compliance.

You will manage CIP, depreciation, and asset classifications, collaborate with tax and external consultants, and contribute to audits, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of corporate accounting, with at least 2 years in fixed asset management and corporate tax depreciation.
• Hands-on knowledge of IRS depreciation requirements in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset lifecycle across thousands of assets in U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and prepare data for system imports.
• Review capital expenditures for proper capitalization thresholds.
• Monitor CIP accounts and track project milestones and costs.
• Perform reconciliations between fixed asset system and general ledger.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Fixed Assets

Bloomberg Tax Fixed Assets

Job description

The Connell Company is seeking a Corporate Fixed Asset Accountant to own the full lifecycle of fixed assets across a diverse portfolio, from acquisitions to disposals, ensuring accurate financial reporting and tax compliance.

You will manage CIP, depreciation, and asset classifications, collaborate with tax and external consultants, and contribute to audits, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and professional judgment.