Knoxville, Tennessee
Accountant - Fixed Assets Job Opening in Knoxville, Tennessee - Accountant - Fixed Assets
Accountant - Fixed Assets Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Fixed Asset Accountant is to maintain and update all company assets contained in the fixed asset system, prepare depreciation entries, complete account analysis and account reconciliations and assist in preparation of property tax and associated returns. This function is highly important to the organization because it allows for accurate reporting and facilitates decision-making.
Accountant - Fixed Assets Duties and Responsibilities
Track construction in progress project costs and work with corporate department heads and markets to close out projects when completed.
Enter newly created assets, transfers, and dispose existing assets in the general ledger and the fixed asset system.
Process journal entries for depreciation, construction contract accruals, additions, dispositions and transfers
Review depreciation for book and tax, verifying treatment type and process application
Work with corporate department heads to ensure understanding of capitalization requirements for new and existing assets
Reconcile all general ledger asset accounts to fixed asset system totals, including review of accumulated depreciation
Prepare annual fixed asset schedules for year-end analysis and annual reporting
Provide support documents as needed for annual audits
Assist with annual Federal tax return work papers for fixed assets and depreciation
Support Special projects as requested
Accountant - Fixed Assets Skills and Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in reaching set goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the
Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
Usage of Technical Expertise: Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty.
Accountant - Fixed Assets Education and Experience
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance required
MUST HAVE FIXED ASSET EXPERIENCE and 3-5 years of general accounting experience
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Job Type: Full-time
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