Sr Accountant- Assets

Position: Sr Accountant-Fixed Assets
## Sr Accountant-Fixed Assets Bewerbenremote type:
Hybridelocations:
Charlotte, North Carolina time type:
Full time posted on:
Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition :
R49499

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und
-herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

Xylem is seeking a highly motivated
** Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets
** to manage and support the accounting, reporting, and control of the company’s global Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) portfolio. In this role, you will oversee the full fixed asset lifecycle, including capital project accounting, construction-in-progress (CIP), asset capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls.

This is a hybrid position based in our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities:
* Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisitions, CIP accounting, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and asset retirements.
* Review capital expenditures and ensure compliance with Xylem capitalization policies and accounting guidance.
* Maintain asset master data and ensure appropriate asset classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods.
* Prepare and post journal entries related to fixed assets, depreciation, and capital projects.
* Analyze monthly depreciation expense and investigate significant fluctuations.
* Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple business units.
* Prepare fixed asset roll-forwards and supporting schedules for management and audits.
* Prepare and certify monthly balance sheet reconciliations for PP&E, accumulated depreciation, and related accounts using One Stream.
* Investigate and resolve reconciling items timely and accurately.
* Assist with fixed asset audits, and internal control reviews.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize reporting, and automate manual activities.
* Collaborate with finance teams, operational leaders, and project owners across multiple business segments and legal entities.
** Qualifications
* ** A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent work experience
* 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in fixed assets.
* Experience preparing and analyzing balance sheet reconciliations.
* Understanding of US GAAP and fixed asset accounting concepts.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with SAP, Oracle, One Stream, Blackline a plus
* Process improvement and continuous learning orientation.

The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 plus bonus.
Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:
· Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits
· Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
· Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
· Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)
· Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
· Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
· Generous retirement savings plan…