Overview:
We are seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant who will be responsible for recording cost of the organization's newly added fixed assets, tracking existing ones, which can be tangible and/or intangible, and calculating and recording their depreciation, as well as accounting for disposed fixed assets, for multiple dental office locations. This individual should have the ability to understand accounting principles, analyze financial transactions and re-engineer processes to gain efficiencies. He/she will work with colleagues in multiple departments on reporting results to Regional and Corporate management.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the initial implementation of controls, procedures, and forms within the fixed asset process
- Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system
- Facilitate periodic physical counts of fixed assets
- Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger
- Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
- Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects are completed
- Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets and collaborate with team member to monitor asset disposals and movements
- Prepare fixed asset related journal entries as necessary while maintaining supporting records
- Provides detail analysis and quantifies variances from expected results
- Review P&L and balance sheet activity to determine and assess appropriateness of coding and recording of capex related activity
- Review IT inventory and repairs & maintenance expense accounts for adherence to company policy and make corrections, as necessary
- Communicates with Office Managers and Regional Management over fixed asset process and policies
- Constructs ad-doc reports and assist with projects as needed
ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
- Strong computer and business solution software skills, including:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SharePoint (not required, but willingness to learn is required)
- Sage Fixed Assets and Microsoft Dynamics GP (experience highly preferred)
- Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management
- Strong analytical skills for researching and identifying discrepancies
- Ability to work independently, including from home, and to adapt in a dynamic environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of fixed asset accounting experience
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research technical items
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Strong analytical skills for researching and identifying discrepancies
- Experience working with accounting software
