Fixed Assets Specialist : 201232

Pay: $35.00 - $51.00 per hourJob description:Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Fixed Assets Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will oversee the management, tracking, and reconciliation of the organization’s fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, experience with financial software, and a comprehensive understanding of asset lifecycle management. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit processes, and ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation of assets across various departments.Pay Range: USD 38.00-USD 51.00A-shift hours- 8:00 am-5:00 pm w/ 40-minute lunchPLEASE NOTE:1. THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION2. THIS IS A LONG TERM ONGOING WITH NOT END DATE, W2 CONTRACT, NO 1099 OR CORP-TO-CORP CAN BE SUBMITTED.3. NO 3RD PARTY RECRUITED SUBMITTALS PLEASE.4. PTO, HOLIDAY, AND SICK PAY ARE OFFEREDPosition Scope:Interfaces with project leads for investment requisitions and analysis of invest vs. budget in compliance with CLIENT Group Guidelines, IFRS Accounting Standards, and Group tangible asset targets (analyzing plant investment spending to the target). Analyzes and maintains fixed asset information for the Plant.Responsibilities:Prepares all aspects of fixed asset reporting (depreciation, investment, capitalization) and accounting for business plan, month-end, forecast, year-end, and insurable values.Monitors and reports depreciation expense relative to budget and forecasts.Capitalizes and records fixed asset information (including supplier tooling) for the Plant, including year-end accrual analysis.Processes asset inventory transactions including asset transfers, periodic disposal requests, and serves as the lead contact for model year run outs.Provides required information to the U.S. Subsidiary Tax Department. Monitors property tax process to meet reporting and payment deadlines including understanding of FILOT (Fee In Lieu of Tax) requirements.Reviews and decisions lease requests and perform lease vs purchase analyses.Reconciles and records leases monthly in SAP ensuring all new leases have investment funding, are entered into the INNOSYS lease database, and are recorded to a cost collector.Ensures all invest lease depreciation forecasting is summarized and provided to CLIENT Group Controlling Department.Conducts asset counts, assigns asset tags, and reports KPI metrics to management.Performs annual useful life reviews on in-house assets, validates findings with the departments, and updates the asset master and classes as needed.Reviews and reconciles capital in progress (CIP) accounts as needed. Prepares and revises policies and procedures for in-house fixed assets.Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles. Performs other duties as assigned by managementEducation:BA/BS degree Business, Accounting or Finance.Experience:5+ years of professional experience in financial analysis/accounting.3+ years of professional experience in fixed asset accounting. (preferred)2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).5+ years of MS Office skills (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Access PowerPoint, & Outlook).5+ years of communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).3+ years of ability to initiate improvements.3+ years of ability to work collaboratively.3+ years of project management skills. (preferred).3+ years of analytical and strategic thinking skills.3+ years of SAP systems knowledge (preferred).