Senior GL Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Summary
The Senior GL Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring fixed assets and leases are accounted for properly under generally accepted accounting principles and for maintaining the company's fixed asset and leasing systems.

Primary Objectives

• Reconcile, track, and report on all company owned and leased equipment activities.
• Enforce company policies around procurement, disposal, and reporting.
• Maintain accuracy of all fixed assets and equipment leases in operational systems.
• Support projects related to tax and audit on an ad hoc basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage financial systems supporting the tracking and reporting of owned and leased equipment.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
• Interface with auditors and maintain all records related to fixed asset additions and disposals.
• Track the compilation of project costs in fixed asset work-in-progress accounts, and capitalize those project costs once projects have been completed.
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
• Reconcile detail fixed asset and leased equipment systems to general ledger accounts related to fixed assets and leased equipment.
• Prepare monthly equipment reporting and reconcile to equipment used in the company’s operations.
• Coordinate follow ups as necessary with Treasury and Operations related to the maintenance of fixed asset and leased equipment activity.
• Coordinate leased equipment on-hire and off-hire activity with Treasury and Operations.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) acquisition processes, including reporting against budgeted amounts, approvals, and tracking of commitments consistent with the Delegation of Approval policy.
• Oversee sales tax reporting related to asset acquisitions.
• Oversee compliance to policies and procedures related to the acquisition and disposal of assets.
• Prepare property tax returns and provide tax support as needed.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist external auditors in their inquiries.
• Provide various reports and analysis as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of coursework and experience in directly-related field required

Work Experience

• 4+ years’ experience in an fixed asset and lease accounting or similar position required
• Accounting experience in a high volume environment with multiple business lines preferred
• Experience with transportation, maritime, automotive, manufacturing industry, and/or supply chain accounting practices preferred
• Experience with mid/large scale Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP) such as MAS500 preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP required
• Proficiency with financial systems and software required
• Strong audit background, problem solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, lease agreements, and legal documents
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: ? Word, PowerPoint, Outlook: Basic level of skill ? Excel: Intermediate level of skill

Competencies

• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and under