Asset Accounting Specialist (Jr - Mid)

About the position

Looking for a career where you can truly pivot your accounting expertise into a specialized, high-impact focus? This is your opportunity to step into a role where your attention to detail and systems thinking will directly support the financial infrastructure of a fast-paced, asset-heavy environment. If you thrive in settings where precision and process improvement go hand in hand, this position was built for you.

Role Overview

As a Capital Asset Accounting Specialist, you'll take ownership of asset lifecycle tracking, lease accounting operations, and related financial processes that support compliance and internal reporting. This is a hands-on role that offers daily engagement with cross-functional teams, insight into job costing workflows, and the ability to influence both operational data flow and financial integrity. If you're motivated by the idea of developing specialized skills within a collaborative team, this is a strong next step in your accounting career.

Core Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile capital assets throughout their lifecycle from acquisition and capitalization to disposal

• Record depreciation, lease amortization, and asset-related journal entries monthly

• Maintain compliance with ASC 842, overseeing lease classification and reporting requirements

• Align capital asset records with operational data from Engineering and Service teams

• Perform month-end close duties and support multi-entity general ledger reconciliation

• Review and audit asset and lease transactions for accuracy and completeness

• Maintain schedules, tools, and templates used for asset reporting and internal analysis

• Investigate discrepancies across asset systems and correct posting issues proactively

• Provide support on job costing, service billing workflows, and related accounting functions

• Assist in documenting internal processes and recommending system or procedural improvements

Key Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting required; Bachelors preferred

• 24+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or asset-focused industries

• Familiarity with GAAP, general ledger structure, and fixed asset accounting standards

• Proficient in Excel comfortable building and interpreting pivot tables, formulas, and reports

• Prior experience with ERP systems (Sage 100 or equivalent is a plus)

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy

• Analytical mindset with a curiosity-driven approach to problem-solving

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance

• Background in manufacturing, equipment tracking, or cost accounting

• Experience supporting job costing and working in cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with evolving financial systems or scaling business environments

• Track record of spotting inconsistencies and driving process improvements

Suggested Titles That May Align

• Capital Asset Analyst

• Lease & Asset Accounting Coordinator

• Project Cost Accountant

• Junior Fixed Asset Accountant

• Staff Accountant Capital Assets

• General Ledger Accountant with Asset Focus

Why Consider This Role?

Are you inspired by the prospect of shaping processes in a growing company while deepening your technical accounting knowledge? In this role, you'll be more than just a contributor you'll be part of a collaborative finance team committed to operational accuracy and continuous improvement. Whether you're refining depreciation schedules or reconciling lease data, your work will help ensure financial clarity in every corner of the business.

Take your next career step in a direction that builds momentum apply today and bring your accounting strengths to a team that values growth, ownership, and collaboration.

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