Senior Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting Analyst

CornerStone Staffing; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a Senior Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting Analyst in Plano, TX, onsite. The role requires CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and SAP FI‑AA experience to manage asset lifecycles, depreciation, and lease records in a GAAP framework.

The candidate will drive accurate close cycles, support internal and external audits, and implement process improvements within the SAP ERP environment, collaborating across finance, procurement, IT, and operations.

Qualifications

• Requires CPA certification and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of hands‑on fixed‑asset accounting experience.
• Hands‑on SAP Asset Accounting experience, preferably SAP FI‑AA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including asset master data, releases, transfers, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Execute monthly and quarterly close activities: journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Administer lease accounting and leased asset records per GAAP and capitalization policies.
• Coordinate asset confirmations and audit requests; collaborate with finance, procurement, IT, and operations.
• Drive process improvements in fixed asset and lease accounting workflows using SAP ERP.

Skills

Fixed-asset accounting

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-deadline management

Analytical skills

Public accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting Analyst

Location Plano, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $65.00 - $72.00 per hour (Based on experience)
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Contract - 1 year with possible extension

ROLE IMPACT

The Senior Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting Analyst ensures accurate accounting, compliance, and reporting for fixed assets and leased assets in accordance with GAAP. This individual contributor role drives financial integrity through precise asset tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and reporting processes. Success in this role is defined by audit-ready documentation, clean financial close cycles, and continuous process improvements within the SAP ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy of asset master data, releases, transfers, disposals, and depreciation schedules
• Execute monthly and quarterly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and flux (variance) analysis for leadership
• Administer lease accounting and leased asset records in compliance with GAAP and company capitalization policies
• Coordinate asset confirmations, internal and external audit requests, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, procurement, IT, and operations
• Drive process improvements within fixed asset and lease accounting workflows using SAP ERP

Requirements

• Active CPA certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on operational fixed‑asset accounting experience involving physical property, plant, equipment, or corporate assets.
• Demonstrated ownership of the fixed‑asset lifecycle, including acquisitions, capitalization, transfers, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, journal entries, and period‑end close.
• Hands‑on SAP Asset Accounting experience, preferably SAP FI‑AA.
• Previous public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, capitalization policies, audit support, and internal controls.
• Ability to work onsite in Plano five days per week.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the automotive industry
• Big 4 public accounting background
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

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Company Description

This is a full time direct hire role with our client. They are an established aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision‑machined components for highly regulated applications. The company offers a stable, quality‑focused environment where engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams work closely to produce complex parts that meet strict customer and industry requirements.

Employees have the opportunity to work with advanced machining technology, contribute to process improvements, and support products used across the aerospace industry.