Financial Accounting Specialist

Position Overview

Location: Dallas/Plano, TX (Onsite M-F). Non-locals and H1s not accepted. Must be local to Dallas/Plano, TX.

Position Type: Individual Contributor – no managerial responsibilities.

Experience

Required:

10+ years overall experience in accounting.

• Maintain accounting records for fixed assets, ensuring compliance with GAAP and adherence to the fixed asset capitalization policy.
• Perform asset data maintenance, including releases, master data accuracy, depreciation, disposals, and SAP settlements.
• Ensure financial close accuracy through journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting; provide commentary to management for material variances.
• Report to the Asset Management Manager, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.
• Manage acquisition, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of assets, and conduct regular audits and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams.
• Support the organization’s fixed asset accounting processes and procedures.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Record and monitor asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Perform regular asset valuations and depreciation calculations.
• Review and analyze fixed asset-related financial statements and reports.
• Prepare and present detailed fixed asset reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to fixed assets.
• Collaborate with departments to plan and budget for capital expenditures.
• Coordinate with IT and administrative staff to ensure proper tagging and tracking of fixed assets.
• Handle internal and external audit requests pertaining to fixed assets.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to fixed asset management.
• Develop and implement process improvements for fixed asset management systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of asset acquisition, capitalization, and depreciation.
• Administer lease accounting and manage leased asset records.
• Maintain documentation and records related to fixed asset management policies and procedures.

• BS/BA in accounting with 10+ years of overall experience, including 3+ years in fixed asset and/or lease accounting.
• CPA with public accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP system.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and completeness.
• Motivated, dependable self‑starter.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and function independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience administering lease accounting and managing leased asset records.

• Understanding of the automobile industry.