Fixed Assets Accountant - Temp

Overview:

Company Summary

Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's third most admired company. And for more than 130 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

Job Summary:

The fixed asset accountant position is accountable for recording the cost of newly acquired intangible and tangible fixed assets, tracking fixed assets, recording depreciation, accounting for the disposition of assets, and settling internal orders monthly. This position is also responsible for lease accounting including the determination of operating vs capital leases, creation and maintenance of lease accounting schedules, communication with lessors on adjustments, and ensuring lease payments are executed.

Reporting Structure:

The Fixed Assets Accounting role reports to the Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting as a part of the Accounting Team. There are no direct reports reporting into this role.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

SAP fixed asset accounting and reporting:

Review fixed assets purchase requests, place assets under construction, and dispositions

Collaborate with various stakeholders to monitor capital projects and ensure accuracy of the Company’s fixed asset sub-ledgers

Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger and prepare fixed assets rollforward

Prepare reporting, analysis, and reconciliations of fixed and intangible assets for period closes and other requests

Assist financial reporting with periodic and yearly census reports containing fixed asset information

Reconcile financial reporting to management reporting information

Lease accounting via third party software:

Create & maintain real estate, equipment, automotive, and truck fleet leases in accordance with ASC 842

Create lease payments in SAP via the external software

Prepare journal entries in SAP based on lease activity

Prepare reporting and analysis of leases for period closes and other requests

Manage relationship with software vendor

CAM & Real Estate Tax payments and reconciliations

Other duties:

Provide audit support

Assist in various peer audits and clean-up efforts

Support the technology strategy of the business

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / CPA or MBA preferred

1 - 3 years of Accounting experience, strong technical US GAAP accounting knowledge

1 - 3 years of SAP or equivalent ERP

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Highly analytical with an inquisitive nature to challenge peers

Strong detail orientation and desire to meet monthly deadlines and goals

Organizational, interpersonal and written & oral communication skills

Ability to work in a team-based, continuous improvement environment

Expected travel up to 5% in US and Canada and occasional weekend work, as needed

Permanent