Accountant I

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant, General Accounting to join our

team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations across fixed

assets, capitalized software month-end close reporting, and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at tight close deadlines,

collaborates effectively with site managers and corporate reporting teams, and is able to travel

approximately one week per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Fixed Assets & Construction in Progress (CIP)

● Oversee corporate and site fixed asset accounting, ensuring timely recording of

additions, transfers, and disposals.

● Coordinate monthly with site managers and operational leaders regarding asset activity,

physical tagging, and system updates in Sage.

● Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed asset accounts and review AP

invoices to validate capitalization criteria.

● Maintain compliance with corporate Fixed Asset policies

Software Capitalization

● Manage the monthly Software in Progress (SIP) calculation and prepare Day 1 journal

entries.

● Track software development milestones, identifying completed projects ready for

capitalization and amortization under SOP 98-1.

● Reconcile SIP/SOP project balances against Authorization for Expenditure (AFE)

trackers.

● Coordinate asset setup in ERP systems (Sage) upon project completion.

Month-End Close & Corporate Reporting

● Execute core month-end close procedures under a structured schedule:

○ Prepare and post closing journal entries

○ Complete and upload statistical files and corporate schedules

○ Generate and distribute the monthly Trial Balance

● Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations

● Manage quarterly reporting deliverables, including Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE)

roll-forward

● Address Corporate Financial Reporting inquiries regarding deferred charges and other

balances

● Manage lease accounting adjustments

Internal Controls, SOX & Audit Support

● Execute key internal controls, including Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) testing

on key reports (e.g., Prophix) during the monthly close

● Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audit requests, delivering PBC

(Prepared by Client) schedules and documentation

● Partner cross-functionally with outsourced service providers, Accounts Payable, and

FP&A; to resolve reconciling items

Department: Finance and Accounting
Function: Finance
Experience Level: Entry Level