Sr Fixed Asset Accountant Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1314907)

Description

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of fixed asset accounts; providing accurate and timely fixed asset reports for financial reporting, property tax returns and income tax returns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the Fixed Asset Ledger and Sub-ledger Systems for all sets of books including tax depreciation           
• Assist in annual cost segregation study     
• Responsible recording fixed asset acquisitions, dispositions and depreciation ensuring assets are assigned appropriate asset type, categories and useful lives       
• Responsible for the timely completion of monthly roll-forward schedules, journal entries and reconciliation for all fixed assets accounts, including new store pre-opening assets        
• Monitor activities within designated general ledger accounts to ensure timely, accurate and proper classification as capital or expense items   
• Work closely with other departments to monitor and track project costs and identify extraordinary items       
• Work closely with other departments to periodically review, improve and update key processes, policies and procedures      
• Responsible for providing timely and accurate information for property tax returns and income tax returns     
• Assist with property tax return and property tax payment review        
• Work closely with finance, tax and other departments to ensure accurate fixed asset information is being utilized for the preparation of forecasts and tax-related entries           
• Perform periodic review of fixed assets ledger for Ghost Assets        
• Supervise, train and mentor staff  
• Crosstrain with other members of the accounting team to ensure adequate back-ups for all tasks and an equitable distribution of departmental responsibilities          
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high-quality deliverables            
• Provide schedule for various audits, compute special depreciation schedules and impairment analysis
• Additional duties as assigned         

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making: 
• Provides data for decision support
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  Anywhere

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred

Years of Experience

• 4-7 years of related experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting and financial reporting; fixed asset experience required

Skills

• Must be highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks at once, while keeping accurate records and maintaining a high level of productivity
• Ability to apply the company fixed asset policy to unique scenarios
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and tax law; proper internal control procedures and month end closing procedures
• Knowledge of Oracle financial systems is desirable
• Ability to provide high quality deliverables in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets

Physical Requirements
Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
 
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