THE ROLE: ​

This temporary role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager. The role will support and maintain the internal fixed asset management system, will develop and document fixed asset policies and procedures and will lead the first comprehensive fixed asset count for the business. A critical component to succeed in the role will be to establish processes to track capital spend and ensure timeliness of capitalization of assets. As part of the fixed asset physical verification, the role will summarize results,  gain approvals, and recommend necessary adjustments. The role will collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager and Staff Accountant.​

​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ​

• Document the end-to-end fixed assets process, including defining key roles and responsibilities.​
• Design a new process to ensure timely capitalization of assets, addition of assets to the asset register, monthly depreciation posting and reconciliation, monthly/quarterly roll-forwards, and gaining approvals for asset disposals.​
• Conduct an annual fixed asset physical count, collecting and summarizing counts, identifying discrepancies, and gaining approvals for adjustments. Ensure that all locations are counted (most assets are at 3rd party manufacturers/bottlers). ​
• Work with the Operations team on timing of in-service dates and define / obtain proper documentation to set-up assets.​
• Reconcile and consolidate the fixed assets list by location to the general ledger assets accounts.​
• Assist in pulling all supporting documentation to support fixed asset list.​
• In partnership with the Sr. Accounting Manager, identify opportunities to streamline and enhance process.​
• Provide input, feedback and documentation on how to improve the fixed assets policy and how to implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy of fixed asset management (e.g., tagging of assets).  ​
• Propose the assembly and presentation of fixed asset schedules.​
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented and accounted for.

THE  CANDIDATE​
You have a meticulous eye for detail, and you love when things flow - professionally and personally. When they do not, you're the first to notice and you figure out just how to get things back on track. You are proactive, highly organized, self-driven and expect the best from yourself - you genuinely see the cup half full, even under pressure. You are looking for a job where no two days are the same and you want to grow with a company. You like to solve problems and you want to work as an integral part of a team that makes great things happen. While not required,  a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or CPA is preferred.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED​

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in fixed asset accounting or accounts payable in a manufacturing company​
• Ability to travel outside as required for physical fixed asset counts – all travel costs will be reimbursed by company​
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an orientation to building business partnership cross functionally​
• Exceptional command of fixed asset accounting and proficiency in ERP systems essential to perform the job​
• Previous audit experience is a must!

THE DETAILS​

LOCATION: Remote with preference given to Bay Area candidates​

HOURS: 40 hours (8:30am – 5pm PT) / week (Mon –Fri) with the possibility of some weekend overtime,  nonexempt (hourly) ​

DURATION: 3-6 months​

MANAGER: Senior Accounting Manager​

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The pay range for this position is $42.50 - $52.00/hour dependent on experience.