Asset Accountant

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Tampa, FL
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• 7-month assignment, possibility extension based on performance and budget.
• Seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Fixed Asset Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of the company’s fixed assets.
• Reporting directly to the Fixed Asset Manager, you will ensure the integrity of financial data, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and provide critical monthly and quarterly reporting. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and is eager to contribute to the financial success of a global leader.

• Asset Lifecycle Management:
  Oversee the complete lifecycle of fixed assets, including the timely capitalization of assets, recording of disposals, transfers, and write-offs in accordance with Group policies and local GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Depreciation & Reconciliation:
  Maintain the fixed asset ledger, ensure assets are depreciating appropriately and perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Capital Expenditure (Capex) Monitoring:
  Partner with business partners and department heads to monitor Capital Work-in-Progress and ensure proper classification and documentation for all capital projects.
• Physical Audits:
  Coordinate and support periodic physical inventory audits of fixed assets across locations, identifying and resolving any variances.

• Performance Indicators:
  Compile, analyze, and distribute comprehensive monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to fixed assets and capital spend.
• Periodic Reporting:
  Draft and prepare various financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis for senior management and corporate finance teams.
• Variance Analysis:
  Conduct detailed analysis on account reconciliations/key controls to justify variances.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. CPA, CMA, or active progression toward certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven, dedicated focus on fixed asset accounting and capital project management within a large corporate or multinational environment.
• Advanced proficiency in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, index/match, pivot tables, large data sets); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Thorough, practical command of US GAAP and IFRS standards, specifically regarding asset impairment, capitalization thresholds, and depreciation methodologies. Strong understanding of SOX controls.

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