The Job The Senior Fixed Assets Accountant is accountable for day-to-day oversight of the company's construction and project accounting and supporting internal and external audit requests. This includes ownership of the related internal controls. The position is also responsible for evaluating current processes and developing and implementing improvements to take advantage of the NetSuite system and fixed asset accounting best practices. The position will work closely with other functional areas in the Controllership and Finance organization and will support and partner with Construction and Data Center Operations organizations.
Responsibilities - Own the construction in progress (CIP) accounting, SaaS project accounting, and internal cost capitalization processes for placing assets into service.
- Ensure all CIP and PPE accounting activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner monthly.
- Review contracts, propose and document accounting assessment in compliance with GAAP.
- Partner with FP&A and other business partners as necessary to continuously identify new internal cost capitalization opportunities and operationalize the capitalization, while also keeping processes scalable.
- Represent Capex accounting in projects/reviews.
- Understand relevant company accounting policies and procedures and can interpret these to make quick decisions and provide guidance.
- Review sales and use tax compliance of invoices and contracts, and also prepare revisions and accruals when needed. Understand the "Big Picture" and design processes that maintain compliance when considering all stakeholders of information (External Audit, Tax, Insurance, Business partners, etc.).
- Track equipment assets at their serialized level and reconcile data against operational ERP systems to ensure accuracy for transfers and disposals.
- Actively engage in developing and maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Understand risk control matrixes, internal controls, and experience with process documentation.
- Recommends process improvement initiatives and execution by building scalable accounting processes to support growth.
- Manage ad-hoc projects and requests for data and analysis from business partners and perform other duties as assigned.
- Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting is required.
- 4 years of related experience required.
- Strong Excel skills are required.
- CPA with Public Accounting experience preferred.
- Strong use of ERP / Accounting systems. Knowledge of NetSuite and Net Asset preferred.
- Experience with Procore or other construction ERP system is a plus.
- Independent, analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems.
- Excellent reconciliation skills and ability to work with large data sets.
- Knowledge or experience in the Construction or Data Center industry preferred.
Reports To Senior Manager, Fixed Assets
Location Austin, TX
Travel Occasional travel may be required as needed.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.
Supervisory Experience (Yes or No) No
