Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

This position is responsible for the general fixed asset accounting, capital lease accounting and related reporting functions for all North American business units. Additionally, being proactive in meeting customer needs and requirements pertaining to all service requirements related to fixed asset accounting & reporting. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monthly Close Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Service Provider and customer to comply with the Region, HPS and CSG Consolidation closing calendar. Monitor and report on compliance with fixed asset deadlines by SSC and Service Provider.
• Anticipate month end closing process to ensure smooth and efficient fixed asset & CIP closing process. Advise customer and Service Provider of unplanned events in advance of closing with necessary documents.
• Assist or guide preparation of unplanned journal entry request pertaining to CIP, impairments, capitalizations, etc as needed for Service Provider postings. Ensure journal entries are posted timely and accurately with proper substantiation by Service Provider. These include recurring and non-standard entries, either prepared by the incumbent or the customer
• Confirm all fixed asset related journal entries and system processes required for closing per closing checklists are completely posted. Assist Service Provider in obtaining supporting documentation to ensure timely and complete justification and posting.
• Support Service Provider in Fixed Asset accounting with proper inputs or approvals for exceptions to depreciation, retirements or transfer policy. Also, provide Appropriation Requests on capital expenditures. Provide CAPX investment and processing procedures. Approve CIP quarterly reports prepared by Service Provider.
• Analyze and review Service Provider reconciliations of fixed asset, CIP, Impairment, Intangible assets, and step up balance sheet accounts that have a wide diversity in size and complexity. Ensure reconciling items are identified and resolved timely. Field and answer Service Provider queries on accounts.
• Provide support to the monthly preparation of federal and state income tax provisions by Service Provider as it pertains to deferred assets schedules including fixed assets.

• Support the preparation of SRU financial reports on behalf of the customer. Including providing key fixed asset data elements and business information to Service Provider for input into respective packages as needed. Complete review of SIF fixed asset schedules prior to publishing.
• Provide fixed asset support to the Tax Department, ensuring detailed legal entity schedules and reports are complete, accurate and delivered on time
• Review and approve management reports and analyses pertaining to fixed assets and CIP prepared by Service Provider, including CIP aging reporting.
• Drive completion of annual tax package fixed asset schedules for all North American legal entities. Review and approve Service Providers compilation of tax package schedule and deliver to the SG Tax group on time.

• Adhere to SSC and customer policies and procedures.
• Maintain up to date documentation for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks.
• Comply with North American and Group Doctrine accounting standards for fixed asset accounting, reporting and transaction processing.
• Lead or participate on the remediation of fixed asset related action plans.
• Respond to information requests in support of compliance, tax, and financial audits, both internal and external.

• BS Business Administration/Accounting required. Master's degree is a plus.
• Professional Certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus
• 5-7 years of general accounting experience in a large, complex international business is preferred with intimate exposure to fixed asset accounting. Prior experience servicing internal customers in a shared service utilizing outsourced service provider organization is a plus.
• Experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems. Demonstrated experience with fixed asset solutions for book and tax basis including intangible assets, CIP and impairments
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls is preferred.
• Ability to operate within established accounting and reporting guidelines. Solid grasp of technical accounting principles with experience working with GAAP and IFRS is preferred.
• Ability to hold a collaborative partnership with outsource Front Office and Tower Leads
• Ability to coach outsourced team members, managing across company, geography, time zone, and culture. Ability to understand cultural differences
• Process management skills for in-house and out-sourced staff and work
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

• Results Focused - Meet and/or exceed objectives or expected results. Capacity to demonstrate accountability for actions while maintaining a high level of quality in all things done. Determined to continuously strive to improve and to set ambitious targets.
• Customer Focused - Focus efforts and attention on finding out about, understanding and meeting customer needs, while bearing in mind the objective of establishing lasting, balanced customer relationships.
• Initiative and Risk Taking - Act proactively, responding independently to difficulties in how things work or to spontaneously suggest improvements or actions for development.
• Listening and Communicating - Provide verbal and written information rapidly and precisely in a clear, open and transparent way. Listen to others to interact in the most appropriate and constructive way.
• Openness and Awareness of Differences - Work efficiently with a variety of individuals or groups of different backgrounds using diversity for the common good of the company.
• Teamwork - Interact with others in mutual support through shared values, clear communication, and commitment, with priority is given to common and not personal objectives.
• Change management - Follow the implementation of and understand the need for change. Be actively involved in supporting and managing change.
• Ability to coach outsourced team members, manage across company, geography, time zone, and culture.

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
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