Accountant II

BASIC FUNCTION:

Temporary function to review and harmonize the fixed assets sub-ledger. The fixed 
asset analyst position is accountable for recording the cost of newly-acquired fixed assets (both 
tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the
disposition of fixed assets. 

Principal Accountabilities: 
1. Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed 
assets. 
2. Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets. 
3. Assign tag numbers to fixed assets. 
4. Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system. 
5. Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts 
once the related projects have been completed. 
6. Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in 
the general ledger. 
7. Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets. 
8. Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation. 
9. Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable. 
10. Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets. 
11. Conduct periodic impairment reviews for tangible assets. 
12. Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets. 
13. Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of. 
14. Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management. 
15. Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries. 
16. Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and 
management authorizations. 

Desired Qualifications: 
 3+ years of fixed asset accounting experience. 
 Familiarity with Excel, Access and SAP R/3 desired. 
 Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. 
 Problem solving skills and ability to propose solutions with a structured approach. 
 Ability to learn quickly. 
 Must be detail oriented.