Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets 10212

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and validate the accuracy of journal entries and related accounting classifications, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Review vendor invoices to determine if expenditures should be expensed or capitalized in line with the company’s Fixed Asset Policy and GAAP guidelines.

• Accurately record disposals, retirements, and additions of new assets—including the application of cost segregation studies when capitalizing buildings or improvements—per internal policy.

• Execute and document internal cost segments as needed, and coordinate external cost segmentation for major initiatives.

• Track project-related costs within CIP (Construction in Progress) accounts and ensure timely closeout upon project completion.

• Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers with the general ledger on a monthly basis and ensure correct balance sheet categorization.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis related to fixed asset activity.

• Support internal and external audits by furnishing necessary documentation and explanations during quarterly and annual reviews.

• Assist in the financial integration of mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures into existing accounting systems.

• Contribute to ERP system upgrades, patches, and other finance-related system testing or rollouts.

• Meet all month-end close requirements and adhere to defined internal control practices.

• Maintain and enhance job expertise by engaging in professional development activities such as training, reading industry publications, and networking.

• Handle sensitive data responsibly and uphold confidentiality standards.

• Provide support on ad hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with fixed assets

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with solid problem-solving abilities

• High attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft) is preferredCompany Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Full-time