Lead Assets Associate

In the role of Lead Fixed Assets Associate, you will work under minimal supervision and apply intermediate knowledge of current business practices and regulatory requirements in your area of expertise. You will perform a variety of general to complex administrative accounting functions in support of the department. Your responsibilities will include auditing and verifying financial data, reconciling accounts and payments, and establishing, maintaining, and tracking a variety of databases, accounts, and files.

• Follow established capitalization and retirement procedures.
• Track project costs and provide reconciled budget‑to‑actual reporting.
• Maintain budgets and project status.
• Perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of fixed asset general ledger accounts for WIP, assets, accumulated depreciation, and gain/loss, and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Analyze and communicate with internal customers to respond to inquiries on fixed asset accounts and projects.
• Prepare personal property tax renditions once a year.
• Guide the work of other departmental employees.
• Type, sort, copy, file, and distribute a variety of documents, including spreadsheets, records, reports, invoices, and lists.
• Prepare and post accounting entries and adjustments.
• Act as a resource to others on general to complex issues; gather documents and research information to answer questions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

In this role, you will bring a High School Diploma or GED and at least three (3+) years of accounting or fixed asset experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You will have prior experience reconciling fixed asset–related general ledger accounts (equipment, land, accumulated depreciation, work‑in‑progress). Experience with SAP or another ERP system is a plus.

You will need working knowledge and understanding of fixed asset processes and GAAP requirements related to the sale or write‑off of assets. Proficiency in MS Office applications—especially advanced Excel, along with Word and PowerPoint—is required.

In this position, you will:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Provide strong customer service when fielding questions from stores regarding financial transactions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Reconcile various types of accounts (prepaids, accruals, suspense, liability) and assist team members when needed.
• Perform detailed account analysis and reconciliation, understanding account flow, both sides of entries, and their impact.
• Validate all balances and document variances.
• Multi‑task and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organize, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Work independently while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all customers.

Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:

• Sitting for extended periods
• Viewing a computer monitor and keyboarding
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching

Work is performed in an on-site business office environment