Assets Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Fixed Assets

Wayne Farms – Fixed Asset Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager - Fixed Assets is responsible for overseeing the complete lifecycle of fixed assets within the organization, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals. This role requires firsthand participation, oversees one team member, and ensures compliance with all accounting standards and company policies. It also requires maintaining precise asset records within the fixed asset subledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, prepare, and review all fixed asset accounting transactions and related functions for a portfolio exceeding $2 billion in assets across multiple companies and subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of asset transactions in Sage and other accounting systems, adhering to GAAP and corporate policies.
• Manage asset acquisitions, capitalizations, depreciation schedules, and asset retirements/disposals within Sage, and support schedules.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, fixed asset roll forwards, and reconciliations related to asset activity and depreciation.
• Prepare and review reports and analyses for stakeholders and auditors; assist audits by supplying asset documents and explanations.
• Maintain and document internal controls for all fixed asset processes, updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for asset management.
• Provide leadership or support for system upgrades, integrations, and migrations concerning Sage fixed asset modules.
• Lead or coordinate the fixed asset accounting function during implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring accurate data migration, process mapping, and alignment with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of and ability to create intercompany journal entries among various entities and general ledger systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fixed asset accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Extensive, practical experience with Sage Fixed Assets or Sage Intacct software required. Experience with multi-company and purchase accounting preferred.
• General understanding of US GAAP, fixed asset accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience conducting or supporting asset audits and physical inventory counts.
• Intermediate‑to‑advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools (Macro experience a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Environment

• Typical risks of injury in an office environment.
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne Farms does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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