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Robert Half

Senior Fixed Assets Accountant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$98K - $99K/yr

A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other ...

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Accountant II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Responsible for the fixed assets controls and procedures for maintaining fixed assets in both the general ledger and subledger. * Administer Capital Expenditure Request process, including logging ...

Oil Dri

Accountant II

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

Responsible for the fixed assets controls and procedures for maintaining fixed assets in both the general ledger and subledger. Administer Capital Expenditure Request process, including logging ...

Komatsu

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K/yr

This role serves as the subject matter expert for fixed assets across the organization, ensuring accuracy in capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reporting. In addition, this position ...

Humboldt Park Health Careers

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL

$76K - $95K/yr

Fixed Assets, Subsidiary Accounting and Financial Statements, and Consolidated Financial Statements. * Ensures HPH is audit ready in all areas of responsibility and achieves team goal of no audit ...

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How much do fixed assets jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for fixed assets in Chicago, IL is $74,242.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,900.00 and $80,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fixed Assets vs Fixed Asset Accountant?

AspectFixed AssetsFixed Asset Accountant
Primary RoleManaging and tracking company assets like property, equipment, and machineryRecording, analyzing, and reporting on fixed asset transactions and depreciation
Required CredentialsTypically no specific certifications, but knowledge of accounting principles helpsAccounting degree or certification (e.g., CPA) often required
Work EnvironmentAsset management, inventory, and physical inspectionsAccounting departments, financial reporting, and audits
Industry UsageUsed across industries for asset managementCommonly employed in finance and accounting teams

Fixed Assets focus on managing physical company assets, while Fixed Asset Accountants handle financial records, depreciation, and reporting related to those assets. Both roles are essential in ensuring accurate asset tracking and financial compliance.

What are some common challenges faced in a fixed assets role, and how can they be addressed?

A common challenge in a Fixed Assets role is ensuring the accurate tracking and reconciliation of assets throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal. This often requires meticulous record-keeping and regular physical audits to prevent discrepancies. Another challenge is staying compliant with evolving accounting standards and tax regulations, which can impact asset depreciation and reporting. Collaboration with departments such as Procurement, Operations, and IT is essential to gather timely and accurate asset information. To address these challenges, many organizations use fixed asset management software and invest in ongoing training for their fixed assets teams.

What are fixed assets?

Fixed assets are long-term tangible pieces of property or equipment that a company owns and uses in its operations to generate income. Examples include buildings, machinery, vehicles, and furniture. These assets are not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within a year. Instead, they provide value over a longer period and are recorded on the company’s balance sheet. Proper management and accounting of fixed assets are essential for accurate financial reporting and tax purposes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fixed assets accountant?

To thrive as a Fixed Assets Accountant, you need a strong background in accounting principles, asset management, and financial reporting, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle, and proficiency in Excel are commonly required; certifications like CPA can be advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are important soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with other departments. These skills and tools are crucial for maintaining accurate asset records, supporting compliance, and providing reliable data for business decisions.
Fixed Assets jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fixed Assets job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,242 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Senior Fixed Assets Accountant

Robert Half

Chicago, IL • On-site

$98K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $99,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.


Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.


Responsibilities

  • JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting
  • Perform monthly close procedures, including retirement and disposal of fixed assets, record intercompany sales of assets between JV entities, capitalization of repairs, review and record entries associated with finance leases and run depreciation.
  • Perform variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet fixed assets accounts in the JV Monthly/Quarterly Operating Reports and monthly/quarterly reporting to our JV partner.
  • Reconcile fixed asset balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests.
  • Be the primary point of contact with departments across the organization for recording of fixed asset transactions in the JV.
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset subledger in SAP for rolling assets of US, Canadian, Mexican and Locomotive operations.
  • Ensure fixed asset transactions (capitalization, dispositions, IC transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in accordance with company polices and all applicable balances are properly stated.
  • Maintain integrity of fixed asset accounts across all JV G/L entities.
  • Oversee all related elimination entries as required.
  • Maintain operating leases in ProLease where the JV is the lessee
  • Ensure all aspects of the lease are properly recorded in accordance with company policies.
  • Add, remove and update leases as needed.
  • Oversee proper recording of information from ProLease into the general ledger in SA.
  • Special Projects
  • Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as providing net book value reports for potential sale transactions and impairment analyses.

 

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred
  • CPA or working towards one desired
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Fixed Asset experience a plus, but not required
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting and associated accounting skills

 To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.


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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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