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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #:	3018
Title:	Cost/Fixed Asset Accountant
Job Location:	Waukesha, Wisconsin - United States
Employment Type:
Salary:	$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly
Employer Will Recruit From:	Local
Relocation Paid?:	NO

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

Position Description

Growing construction firm with over 80 years in the business has an excellent opportunity to assist with the accounting oversight of over $400 million in assets. This includes inventory, rental equipment, vehicle fleet and traditional fixed assets. This individual will work under the general direction of the Accounting Manager. Great pay, room to grow with the company and excellent company culture.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Oversee and perform accounting activities related to cost of acquiring and maintaining our inventory and rental equipment fleet. This includes reviewing freight capitalization and purchase price variance analysis.
Maintain the traditional fixed asset registers, including leasehold improvements and machinery & equipment
Work with our transportation group to track and properly account for a large vehicle fleet. Includes lease analysis of vehicle fleet in accordance with US GAAP.
Analyzes and reconciles the general ledger accounts related to inventory, rental equipment, vehicles and other traditional fixed assets.
Calculates, records, and analyzes monthly inter company equipment eliminations
Assist with the preparation of month end reporting requirements
Assists with questions from the field
Work to identify procedure and process improvement areas for newly implemented system
Provide backup support for finance and accounting functions as required

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
2 - 3 years of relevant costing experience, multi-location experience preferred
Work requires initiative and the ability to analyze complex accounting documents to improve processes and reporting where results have monetary impact.
Should be familiar with automated accounting systems (Infor M3, a plus)
Must possess strong computer skills overall, including the ability to navigate between different systems. Requires experience and competency working with Excel, i.e. vlookups.
Work requires the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple task environments
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance

Education:
University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree