Asset Accountant

Bachoco USA is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant for our Fort Smith, AR corporate headquarters.

The Fixed Asset Accountant provides support to Sr. Manager of Budget & Business Analytics. This position will be responsible for the entire Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset process (“CAPEX”) within our organization as it relates to the management of Capital Project Requests, generating detailed spending reports of approved projects, budgets as it relates to CAPEX, with consolidated monthly reporting to Bachoco MX, and the management of the Accounting Fixed Asset System (Asset Keeper).

This will include any journal entries, account reconciliations, variance calculation to estimated and associated research of any variances as it related to Assets, Depreciation, and or Capital Projects.

include the following, and other duties as assigned:

• Operate a computer with Microsoft Windows-based programs. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Must be able to learn Asset Keeper and SAP for use in tracking, capitalizing, disposing, and comparing actual expenditures with expected expenditures.
• Assist all levels of management, plant and corporate, with the preparation and analysis of all Capital Request projects. This will include spending analysis, variance analysis, project audits, and capitalization process.
• Identify and record fixed asset additions, transfers, and disposals in the fixed asset system.
• Prepare Monthly Depreciation and Amortization entries for fixed assets and capitalize CIP projects as completed.
• Travel to all plant locations to help the facility personnel to understand their respective responsibilities as it relates to Capital Projects, and CAPEX Budgets.
• Ability to track volumes, statistics, and dollars. This will need to be done weekly, monthly, year-to-date, and annually as it relates to Capital Projects/Fixed assets.
• Ability to analyze variances to expected outcome or operating standard.
• Analyze weekly/monthly Capital Spending and communicate with management to ensure there is no deviation from the scope or budget of the project.
• Provide analytical research as needed on Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditures.
• Review and update the Fixed Asset and Capital Project/Investment policy as needed.
• Maintain open communication with project managers regarding the status of projects.
• Review and assist with Capital Project presentations for OK Management, Bachoco Management and BOD meetings.

No Supervisory Responsibility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related major (from four-year College or university) preferred; 2-5 years in accounting or finance required.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Bi-lingual in Spanish is not required, but a plus.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish…