Fixed Asset Accountant

The Fixed Asset Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the monthly fixed asset duties are completed in a timely manner and assist with ongoing fixed asset projects. This position is best suited for a career-minded accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys working in a meaningful, fast-paced environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

Assist in maintaining accurate accounting of the company's capital assets through asset life cycle management, including recording, depreciating, tracking, and disposal of assets. Contribute to accounting conclusions by providing rationale and documentation for review, and communicate findings to the Fixed Asset Accounting Manager in a timely manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering teams, to support new business initiatives. Assist in driving improvements and automation in Oracle fixed asset accounting systems and support the implementation of IT solutions. Prepare monthly asset account reconciliations and analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner. Monitor and report on the activity in the CIP (construction in progress) account, including new construction and expansion projects, and ensure the timely and appropriate capitalization of such activity. Assist with the periodic review of the physical asset inventory located across multiple facilities and ensure system records are updated accordingly. Assist with the documentation of fixed asset accounting processes including asset disposition procedures and monitor internal systems of controls and procedures. Assist with preparation of audit support schedules. Contribute to month-end close and financial reporting deadlines and ensure that accounting and reporting activities are done in accordance with GAAP. Support of special ad-hoc projects and audits.

Basic Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of US GAAP with 2+ years of experience. Experience in Fixed Assets accounting. Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Exceptional understanding of best-in-class accounting processes. Demonstrated experience automating processes and activities. Exceptional Excel and Word skills - comfortable with pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups and match. Working experience with and knowledge of accounting software systems (preferably Oracle) as well as asset management database tools. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Desire to achieve excellent project outcomes, and exceed expectations in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. Team player with ability to meet deadlines. Service-focused and has a sense of urgency with both internal and external customers. What's Cool About Working Here... Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone Comprehensive Health Insurance Equity Compensation Flexible Paid Time Off Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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