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Senior Fixed Assets Accountant

Atlanta, GA ยท Hybrid

$71K - $89K/yr

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant will partner closely with accounting, finance, regional controllers, and FP&A, while also coordinating with an offshore shared services team. Key responsibilities ...

Manage the Assets Under Construction (AUC) process to ensure costs are captured, classified, and ... Support Capex Managers and Site Controllers in periodic forecasting, budgeting, and the Annual ...

Our client is seeking a Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and support the overall ... Conduct periodic audits of fixed assets and inventory * Support special projects and additional ...

Inventory, Robot Fixed Assets & Cost Accounting * Own inventory accounting across raw materials ... Controller experience at a hardware, robotics, medical device, or other asset-heavy technology ...

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How much do fixed assets controller jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for fixed assets controller in the United States is $72,069.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Fixed Assets Controller do?

A Fixed Assets Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing a company's fixed assets, such as property, equipment, and machinery. Their main duties include tracking asset acquisitions and disposals, conducting periodic asset audits, ensuring accurate asset valuation and depreciation, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations. They often collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure that asset records are up-to-date and support financial reporting processes. This role is crucial for maximizing asset efficiency and minimizing financial risks associated with asset management.

What are some common challenges faced by Fixed Assets Controllers in maintaining accurate asset records?

A common challenge for Fixed Assets Controllers is ensuring that asset additions, disposals, and transfers are recorded promptly and accurately across departments. Discrepancies often arise from delayed communication, incomplete documentation, or inconsistent asset tagging. To mitigate these issues, Fixed Assets Controllers must work closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams, regularly conduct physical asset verifications, and leverage asset management software. Staying proactive in cross-functional communication is key to maintaining precise records and supporting accurate financial reporting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fixed Assets Controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fixed Assets Controller, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, asset management, and financial reporting, typically supported by a degree in finance or accounting. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, fixed asset management software, and relevant certifications such as CPA or ACCA is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate tracking, compliance, and optimization of company assets, which are critical for financial integrity and operational efficiency.
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Staff Accountant- Fixed Asset and Utilities

Staff Accountant- Fixed Asset and Utilities

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

Cincinnati, OH โ€ข On-site

Full-time

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About the Job SCOPE: The Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets & Utilities is accountable for recording newly-acquired tangible and intangible, tracking and maintaining the existing, recording depreciation and accounting for disposition of fixed assets for the Agency and its Instrumentalities. The Accountant is also responsible for processing utility bills and maintaining the utility register including proper support for the Agency and its Instrumentalities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Fixed Asset Duties:
  • Develop, implement and monitor a system of controls for the recording of and disposition of fixed assets.
  • Coordinate with IT and Central Purchasing teams to assign tag numbers to all fixed assets and vehicles.
  • Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in YARDI (accounting system) and ensure supporting Roll Forwards roll.
  • Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.
  • Calculate and record depreciation for all fixed assets.
  • Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
  • Provide management recommendation for asset dispositions.
  • Ensure timely transfer entries for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions.
  • Track Agency and Instrumentalities expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budgets.
  • Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist auditors with their inquiries.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses related to fixed assets upon request.
Utilities Duties:
  • Develop, implement and maintain a utility register that includes account numbers, meter numbers, addresses and monthly usage.
  • Maintain billing spreadsheets to ensure accuracy in readings and charges.
  • Identify and assist in resolving utility needs.
  • Ensure all utility invoices are processed on a timely basis including data entry and bill uploads.
  • Coordinate with the Controller to work with utility companies to reconcile all utility accounts ensuring credits held are posted to the appropriate addresses.
  • Track missing utility bills and invoices.
  • Implement automated billing to allow for automated ingestion of bills from utility companies.
  • Ensure all bills are scanned and uploaded in YARDI.
Other Duties:
  • Month end and year-end close duties including journal entries and variance analyses.
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with the Warehouse team and conduct physical inventory.
  • Assist with month and year end close including journal entries and account reconciliation and analysis.
  • Assist with the preparation of the financial reporting to Management, HUD and the Board of Commissioners.
  • Assist with year-end audits e.g. Financial, SEMAP, PHAS and all other Governmental audits.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong work ethic and ethical character.
  • Must be detail-oriented.
  • Excellent customer service and team collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-paced environment.
  • Internal audit or public accounting experience.
  • Strong ability to learn and apply governmental (Federal, State, Local) rules and regulations; and
  • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance is required.
  • Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in finance/accounting including significant experience in month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.