Sr. Asset Accountant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Description We are in search of a Sr. Asset Accountant who will be an integral part of our team in the Higher Education sector, located in Columbia, South Carolina. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity and involves key responsibilities such as overseeing Capital Assets, conducting physical inventories, preparing asset reports, and managing depreciation in the General Accounting department.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Capital Assets in the General Accounting department.
• Conduct daily reviews of capital assets for accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct physical inventories and prepare detailed asset reports.
• Manage depreciation and provide insightful analysis on assets and capital projects.
• Verify and document financial transactions to ensure accurate records.
• Reconcile capital assets and projects and report on their status.
• Research and analyze assets and associated capital projects.
• Prepare both monthly and annual reports on capital assets and projects.
• Utilize software such as Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for efficient asset and project management.
• Perform month-end close activities including account and balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and journal entries. Requirements
• Profound knowledge and experience in Account Reconciliation is essential.
• Expertise in Balance Sheet Reconciliation is a must.
• Capability to manage and conduct Bank Reconciliations is required.
• Proficiency in handling tasks related to the General Ledger is necessary.
• Ability to prepare and review Journal Entries is crucial.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are needed.
• Prior experience in Month End Close activities is compulsory.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with Oracle financial software is desirable.
• Experience with SAP is a strong asset.

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