We are looking for an experienced Sr. Capital & Fixed Asset Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Red Wing, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can quickly take ownership of capital and fixed asset accounting activities, partner effectively across teams, and deliver accurate reporting with minimal onboarding. The role follows a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, intangible assets, and lease-related activity to ensure accurate financial records.
- Review project spending to determine proper treatment between capitalization and operating expense in accordance with company policy and accounting guidance.
- Record asset additions, transfers, retirements, and depreciation activity while maintaining complete and well-organized supporting documentation.
- Lead month-end close tasks related to capital and fixed assets, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.
- Partner with project managers and FP&A to monitor project progress, validate purchase order and invoice completeness, and support capital forecasting.
- Prepare capital expenditure reporting and provide analysis that helps leadership evaluate budgets, project status, and financial impact.
- Help maintain compliance with internal controls, approval requirements, and accounting policies tied to capital investments and asset management.
- Support cross-functional process improvement efforts, including opportunities for reporting efficiency, documentation quality, and automation where appropriate.
- Proven experience in capital accounting and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation, reconciliations, and project closeout activities.
- Strong understanding of capitalization policies, expense classification, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, prepare schedules, and support management reporting.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and collaborate across finance and operational teams.
- Experience supporting month-end close and preparing account reconciliations in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a disciplined approach to documentation, accuracy, and compliance.
- Prior experience with M3 and OneStream is highly preferred due to the need for a fast transition into the role.