Accountant II, Fixed Assets

Job description

I. Job Summary Applies complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, with a primary focus on fixed asset and capital project accounting. Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of accounting control related to asset capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Prepares complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit support, including entries related to capital additions, transfers, depreciation, impairments, and asset retirements. - Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals with particular attention to fixed asset, construction‑in‑progress (CIP), and depreciation‑related accounts.. - Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statement, including variance explanations related to capital spending and asset activity....