Fixed Asset Accountant

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Fixed Asset Accountant to support the life cycle of fixed assets from acquisition through capitalization. This role is essential to ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls and maintaining accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and process improvement skills.

The Fixed Asset Accountant will also be responsible for:

Compliance & Governance:

Serve as key point of contact for internal and external auditors during PP&E and capital expenditure testing

Prepare supporting documentation for audits, including detailed depreciation schedules and asset listings

Assist in maintaining company procedures to meet regulatory and accounting standards

Financial Systems, Reporting, & Capitalization:

Ensure capital expenditure requests and asset acquisitions are properly documented, approved and correctly capitalized

Maintain active capital project financial data within project management software

Prepare CIP and fixed asset roll-forward schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers and retirements, reconciling all fixed asset accounts to the general ledger, and providing detailed explanations for variances

Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization expenses for all PP&E, using appropriate methods and useful life estimates

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to fixed assets and capital programs

Provide ad-hoc reports on depreciation, tax implication and project commitments to support management decisions

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Track and manage capital expenditures against approved budget, collaborating with project managers to resolve discrepancies

Provide cost analysis for new capital projects and strategic investments

Process Improvement:

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline fixed asset accounting and reporting processes

Maintain and improve financial systems related to fixed assets

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years of experience in fixed asset accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and best practices

Proficient in SAP and project management scheduling software

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy

High-level analytical skills with ability to identify trends and resolve discrepancies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

U. S. Citizenship is required

Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

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