Analyst, Fixed Assets

Overview

This temporary full-time role (12–18 month assignment) supports fixed asset reporting for over 9,000 retail locations, along with corporate offices and distribution centers in the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end depreciation accruals and supporting schedules for review.
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of project accounting (activities, categories, templates, in-service dates, etc.) in the general ledger.
• Support internal departments with data and analysis for the annual capital expenditure budget and monthly forecasting processes.
• Assist the Tax department with data requests and reporting needs related to fixed assets.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual depreciation budget.
• Prepare budget-vs-actual analyses and reconciliations for depreciation and gain/loss accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, researching and resolving variances for review and approval.
• Support proper capitalization of expenditures in accordance with GAAP and corporate policy; respond to routine internal fixed asset inquiries and escalate more complex questions as needed.
• Assist with the disposition of fixed assets by reviewing supporting documentation, calculating gain/loss on disposal, and ensuring timely and accurate removal of disposed assets from the fixed asset subledger.
• Research business or operational issues affecting fixed assets and help document recommended process improvements.
• Support internal and external auditors by preparing schedules and gathering documentation for fixed-asset-related requests.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Perform accounting research and help document company policies and positions in memorandums.
• Support tracking of cloud computing arrangements, including gathering cost information and maintaining accurate asset records in partnership with IT, Procurement, and Finance.
• Assist with data migration validation, reconciliation of legacy-to-new-system balances, and documentation of updated procedures as part of the ERP transition.
• Provide dedicated support to the Fixed Assets team during the ERP transition, including data validation, reconciliation, and testing of the fixed asset module.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 2–4 years related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work well with deadlines and reprioritize work as needed.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $68,000 - $75,000

Location

• Chesapeake, Virginia

Employment Type

• Full time

Assignment Length

• Temporary 12–18 month assignment