Fixed Asset Accountant

Job title: Sr. Capital & Fixed Asset Accountant

Location: 314 Main St Red Wing, MN 55066

Duration: 12 week contingent while for the FT resource

Pay: $25-30 per hour on w2

Annual rate 70k to 90K

The role is Hybrid:Red Wing / Riverfront Centre. Hybrid, Onsite Tues/Wed

We need someone who can step into the fixed asset and capital accounting work with limited ramp-up. The most important experience is hands-on fixed asset/capital accounting, including CIP and project closeout, capitalization versus expense determinations, asset additions/transfers/disposals, depreciation, month-end close and reconciliations, and capital expenditure reporting. The role also partners with project managers and FP&A on project tracking, forecasting, invoice/PO completeness, and compliance with the capital policy and approval process. Strong GAAP/internal-control knowledge, Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently across functions are important. Experience with M3 and OneStream would be very helpful given the short-term nature of the assignment.

Job Description

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (required) for collaboration. There may also be additional, occasional in-person “Moments that Matter” and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

The Sr. Capital Asset Accountant work encompasses the management and oversight of Red Wing Shoe Company’s capital assets and leases and serves to support the analysis and project management aspects of the capital process. Specifically, this role will ensure the Company’s fixed asset, intangible asset and lease-related balances are properly accounted for to ensure accurate financial information is delivered in an efficient and timely manner allowing the business to achieve its strategic initiatives. In addition, the Sr. Capital Asset Accountant will be a key cross-functional leader in the capital management process, from budget to completion, partnering with members of the business and PMO to ensure their capital needs are met, measured, and executed timely and on budget. The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a strong focus on detail, processes, automation, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage fixed asset and lease accounting activities, including transaction processing, depreciation, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset and lease records, ensuring appropriate classification, capitalization, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, analyses, forecasts, and management reporting related to capital assets and leases.
• Partner with business leaders to support capital planning, capital expenditure requests, budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking.
• Support internal and external audit activities, financial statement disclosures, and implementation of new accounting requirements.
• Identify and lead process improvements that enhance the effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance of capital asset and lease accounting processes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.S.) in the area of Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited College or University helpful, but not required.
• 5-7 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting and month-end close functions with progressive responsibility
• Experience with fixed asset and lease accounting
• Experience driving process improvements, including the automation of processes through the leveraging of technology

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience with financial systems, as well as the ability to optimize business technology tools to improve business processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across all departments and with leadership.
• Ability to articulate verbally and written, debate, evaluate and document complex process issues, ability to think quickly and present to an audience.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
• Able to quickly grasp company operations and business drivers.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and achieve success with minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and documentation skills with the ability to be clear and concise.

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