We are looking for a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Dallas, Texas on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who brings deep experience in fixed assets, strong command of Excel, and a sharp eye for balance sheet accuracy. The role will contribute to core corporate accounting activities, support month-end close, and help maintain reliable reporting across depreciation, leases, and prepaid expenses.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee fixed asset accounting activities from initial capitalization through transfers, retirements, and disposals, ensuring each transaction is recorded correctly.
- Build, maintain, and reconcile detailed asset schedules and rollforwards to support accurate financial reporting.
- Calculate monthly depreciation and amortization, prepare related journal entries, and verify the completeness of supporting records.
- Administer lease-related accounting schedules and assist with entries and reporting tied to lease activity.
- Track prepaid balances and other amortizing items by maintaining organized schedules and updating them each accounting period.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets, leases, prepaids, and other assigned corporate accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm proper asset classification, capitalization, and accounting treatment.
- Support month-end close through journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of assigned deliverables.
- Provide documentation and analysis for audits and respond to requests involving assets, depreciation, lease activity, and reconciliations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work with fixed asset accounting.
- Strong understanding of depreciation, amortization, asset additions, disposals, and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
- Experience supporting general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manage detailed schedules and analyze accounting data efficiently.
- Familiarity with lease accounting and lease schedules is preferred.
- Experience with Infinium is advantageous but not required.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
